Dentsply Instruments - Norman Dental Clinic Activation Unrestricted - Sources Sought Seeking Domestic Alternatives
- Client
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- RFP Number
- —
- Posted
- 10/10/2026
- Category
- US Federal
- Budget
- —
- NAICS
- 339114
- Set-aside
- FOR SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH
- Contact
- Shanta Harrison
Description
AI GeneratedThe Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 19 is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to conduct market research for domestic manufacturers capable of providing dental instruments. The Oklahoma City VA Health Care System needs domestic alternatives equivalent to Dentsply equipment—including Primescan, Primemill, Speedfire oven, suction units, software, and sustainment—for the opening of the new Norman, Oklahoma Dental Clinic. Pursuant to the Buy American Act, the buyer seeks only domestically manufactured products that meet specific salient characteristics, which may ultimately result in a new firm-fixed-price contract. Eligibility is limited to domestic manufacturers with the interest and resources to support this requirement. Interested organizations must submit capability statements via email to Contract Specialist Shanta Harrison at [email protected] by October 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM Mountain Time. Submissions must include a primary point of contact, mailing address, phone number, email address, business size status, supporting documentation of organizational capabilities, and details on any held multiple award schedule contracts.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from 36C25927Q0018.docx. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to conduct market research and identify domestic manufacturers interested in providing dental instruments equivalent to specified Dentsply equipment. Domestic alternatives are sought for the opening of the new Norman, OK Dental Clinic.
- Issued by
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Response Date
- 10-21-2026 4:00pm MOUNTAIN TIME, DENVER, USA
- How to submit
- Submission details
- Respond via email to Shanta Harrison with a capability statement including primary point of contact, address, phone, email, business size status, and supporting documentation.
- Place of performance
- Oklahoma VA Health Care System, 921 NE 13th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA
- Funding
- Buy American Act
Scope of work
- CEREC Primemill US
- Suction Unit (Dry Milling) 120VAC
- Primescan intraoral scanner
- SpeedFire Oven
- Software 5.2 and Software License Stick Gen2
- Sustainment milling unit services and extensions
Minimum qualifications
- Must be a domestic manufacturer pursuant to the Buy American Act
- Capable of providing products meeting specified salient characteristics
Documents to include with the bid
- Capability Statement
- Documentation supporting organizational and staff capability
- Information on company business size status
- Information on any held multiple award schedule contracts
Official SAM.gov notice
- Solicitation number
- 36C25927Q0018
- Agency
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Buying office
- Network Contract Office 19 (36C259)
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Responses due
- Oct 21, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Oct 8, 2026
- NAICS
- 339114 · Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing
- Product/service code
- 6520
- Place of performance
- Oklahoma City, OK, 73104
- Contracting contact
- Shanta Harrison, Contract Specialist
Shanta.Harrison@va.gov
(303) 712-5719
Read the official notice description
The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 19, Oklahoma VA Health Care System is issuing this Sources Sought Notice on behalf of the Oklahoma VA Health Care System located at 921 NE 13th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73104 as a means of conducting market research to identify DOMESTIC MANUFACTURERS having an interest in, and the resources to support this requirement for Dental Instruments with SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS EQUIVALENT TO the following Dentsply equipment: CEREC Primemill US Suction Unit (Dry Milling) 120VAC DS Core care Scanner AC Annual DS Core Care Primemill Annual DS Core Care Speedfire Annual DS Powerup Labor Scanner AC DS Powerup Labor Mill Annual DS Powerup Labor Oven Annual SpeedFire Oven Software 5.2 Software License Stick Gen2 Primescan Scanning speed of 3000 images per second. 3D image conversion speed 1000 images per second. Autoclave or disposable tips. Scanning accuracy of 6.9 ± 0.9 µm. Ethernet or Wi-Fi based connection Suction unit The results of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 339114 Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing. This is a request for information and sources only, which may or may not lead to a future solicitation! This is not a solicitation. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. Objective: The Oklahoma City VA Health Care System (OKC VAHCS) is seeking DOMESTIC ALTERNATIVES to the Dentsply Sirona Cerec Primescan, Primemill, Speedfire oven, Suction unit and sustainment, for the opening of the new Norman, OK Dental Clinic. This procurement will ultimately result in a new, firm-fixed price contract. The OKC VAHCS is seeking ONLY domestically manufactured products to fulfill this requirement, pursuant to the Buy American Act. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS requested for the desired Dental Instruments are as follows: CEREC PrimeMill US Suction Unit (Dry Milling) 120VAC Sustainment Milling Unit only 3years Sustainment Extension year 4 Sustainment Extension year 5 Primescan Intraoral Scan Data Transmission Digital workflow Speedfire Functionality Combine the process of sintering and glazing Maximum heating rate of 300 degree Celsius No preheating or holding temperatures required Must work with Primescan scanner Performance Chararcteristics Type of protection against electric shock: Protection Class I device Degree of protection against ingress of water: Ordinary device (without protection against ingress of water) Setup: Indoors in dry area Operating altitude: 2000 m above sea level with a temperature range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) Operating altitude: 2000 m - 3000 m above sea level with a temperature range 5°C to 30°C (41°F to 86°F) Relative humidity max. 80% Pollution degree: 2 Mode of operation Continuous operation Dimensions of unit (W x H x D in mm): 250 x 425 x 425 Dimensions of packaged unit (W x H x D in mm): 400 x 600 x 500 Furnace chamber: Diameter 38 mm x 20 mm height Maximum sintering temperature: 1600°C (2912°F) Approx. weight without packaging: 21 kg Approx. weight including packaging: 30 kg Rated line voltage: AC 100 V - 240 V Rated power frequency: 50/60Hz Admissible line voltage fluctuations: ±10% of nominal voltage Power consumption: max. 1200 W Interfaces: 2x USB 2.0 1x LAN (RJ45) WLAN (optional via WLAN USB dongle) LAN switch (optional). BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION, and multiple awards MAY be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: If your organization can provide these services and is interested in this opportunity, please respond to Shanta Harrison, Contract Specialist, Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 19 via e-mail at [email protected] with a statement describing your capabilities. The capability statement shall include a primary point of contact, complete mailing address, telephone number, email address, state the company s business size status and should address this specific requirement, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. Please be as thorough as possible in your submission, and include information on any multiple award schedule contracts your company holds. Requests for copies of a solicitation will not be honored or acknowledged. The deadline for responses is Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM mountain time.
Source: SAM.gov contract opportunities data (U.S. federal public data).
Incumbent
No incumbent history found for this requirement. The notice does not cite a current contract, and no earlier award from this buying office matches it.
Market context
Awards in the same category (Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of Veterans Affairs, NAICS 339114, performed in OK
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| HERITAGE STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS LLC36C24826P0609 · PANORAMIC DENTAL X-RAY | $194.0K | Dec 31, 2026 |
| AB MARTIN SERVICES INC36C25926P0789 · HU FREIDY DENTAL INSTRUMENTS | $99,916 | Nov 24, 2026 |
| HERITAGE STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS LLC36C25526P0158 · WALL-MOUNTED INTRAORAL X-RAY UNITS | $74,109 | Nov 15, 2026 |
| HERITAGE STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS LLC36C25925P1177 · DENTAL WALL MOUNTED X-RAY UNITS | $51,501 | Nov 19, 2025 |
| HOKTE LLC36C26325P1103 · DENTAL INTRAORAL X-RAY UNITS AND INSTALLATION | $60,518 | Oct 9, 2025 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of Veterans Affairs, NAICS 339114, since Oct 1, 2024
405 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. A-DEC INC$12.5M
- 2. PROALLIANCE CORP$5.8M
- 3. CONTEMPORARY PRODUCT SOLUTIONS, INC$4.5M
- 4. FIDELIS SUSTAINABILITY DISTRIBUTION LLC$3.2M
- 5. DENTSPLY NORTH AMERICA LLC$2.8M
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.
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