NX EQ Dental Handpieces
Updated
Sources Sought from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Due Nov 5, 2026, 11:59 PM (UTC-5), 12 days left.
| Title as posted | 6520--NX EQ Dental Handpieces |
|---|---|
| Solicitation number | 36C10X27Q0011 |
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Office | Sac Frederick (36C10X) |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114) |
| Product or service code | 6520 |
| Posted | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 5, 2026, 11:59 PM (UTC-5) (12 days left) |
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Official notice and attachments
Description
Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 13 DESCRIPTION The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Non-Expendable Equipment National Program has identified the KaVo® Handpieces: Dental as a candidate for an Enterprise-wide (otherwise referred to as national ) single Requirements contract award. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction Enterprise Procurement Office (EPO) on behalf of VHA is issuing this Sources Sought Notice in accordance with the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) 10.001(b) to determine the availability and technical capabilities of qualified sources.
The EPO in conjunction with VHA is seeking a qualified vendor to provide the KaVo® ® on an Enterprise-wide basis. The VA intends to award a single Requirements Contract with Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) orders in accordance with RFO 16.503 to a vendor capable of providing dental handpieces. Vendors will be required to deliver dental handpieces to VA medical centers and facilities throughout the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside of the Continental United States (OCONUS) (OCONUS includes locations of Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam, Philippines, American Samoa, and Northern Mariana Islands).
The anticipated period of performance is for one 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods from the date of award. However, the Government's decision as to whether to continue with the contract, upon annual review, will be based upon successful performance during each previous year and continued need. The Vendor must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for the solicitation.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 339114 Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing, Product Service Code: 6520 Dental Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies and the associated size standard is 750 employees. The RFO Provision found at 52.204-7 requires that The Offeror shall have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting an offer or quotation in response to this solicitation and at the time of award. Â You may access the website at SAM.gov | Home.
All offerors must be certified with the appropriate NAICS code on the SAM website. All SDVOSB/VOSB offerors must be verified in the SBA database at: veterans.certify.sba.gov/#search at the time of proposal submission. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice.
This Sources Sought Notice is part of a continuous process for obtaining the latest information on the commercial status of the industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for, or award, a competitive contract. It is emphasized that this is a notice solely for planning and informational purposes.
2.0 SCOPE Handpieces designed to operate dental rotary instruments, such as dental burs and polishers. They are used in procedures to remove tooth structures, polish dental restorations, clean teeth, and other dental procedures. Dental handpieces are driven by connection to a power source, either a pneumatic (compressed air) system or an electric motor.
Air Driven High Speed Dental Handpieces Air-driven high-speed handpieces utilize compressed air to achieve high rotational speeds, typically up to 400,000 RPM, for procedures such as tooth preparation removal of restorative materials, and crown and bridge work. These handpieces feature ergonomic designs, push button chuck mechanisms, integrated water sprays systems for cooling, and lightweight construction to enhance clinician control and patient comfort.
Air Driven Low Speed Dental Handpieces Air Driven low speed handpieces are designed for procedures requiring controlled speed and torque, including polishing, finishing, caries removal, and endodontic applications. Systems commonly include straight and contra angle attachments and allow for precise operation at reduced rotational speeds. Components are designed for durability, ease of maintenance, and compliance with sterilization requirements.
Electric High Speed Dental Handpieces Electric high-speed handpieces are motor driven instruments that provide consistent torque across all operating speeds, resulting in smooth and efficient cutting performance. These handpieces typically operate at speeds up to 200,000 RPM and are used for advanced restorative and prosthodontic procedures. Benefits include quieter operation, reduced vibration, improved cutting control and programmable or adjustable speed settings.
Electric Low Speed Dental Handpieces Electric low speed handpieces are designed to deliver high torque at low RPMs for precision-based procedures such as endodontics, implant preparation, polishing, and finishing These systems support variable speed control, attachment versatility and consistent performance under load, enhancing procedural accuracy and clinician ergonomics. The following Contract Line-Items Number (CLIN) are being considered: Contract Line Items Manufacturer Part Number Description 0001 KaVo® Dental Technologies, LLC 1.006.6400 Air Driven High Speed KaVo® EXPERTtorque Mini LUX E675 L (1.006.6400) 0002 KaVo® Dental Technologies, LLC 1.006.9200 Air Driven High Speed KaVo® EXPERTtorque LUX E679 L (1.006.9200) 0003 KaVo® Dental Technologies, LLC 1.008.1641 Air Driven High Speed KaVo® SMARTtorque LUX S619 L (1.008.1641) 0004 KaVo® Dental Technologies, LLC 1.008.1642 Air Driven High Speed KaVo® SMARTtorque S619 C (1.008.1642) 0005 KaVo® Dental Technologies, LLC 1.008.1643 Air Driven High Speed KaVo® SMARTtorque Mini LUX S615 L (1.008.1643) 0006 KaVo® D
The description continues in the official notice.
Contracting contact
- Daleta Coles · Contract Specialist · [email protected] · Contracting Officer
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 339114, a business counts as small if it has no more than 750 employees (SBA size standard). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
About the buyer
The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $84.2 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were Optum Public Sector Solutions, Inc., Mckesson Corporation and Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp. See what VA is buying now.
Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing contracts right now
There are 3 open government contract opportunities in this trade (NAICS 339114), 1 posted in the last 7 days; 33% are set aside for small businesses. The agencies buying the most are Department of Veterans Affairs and Defense Health Agency (DHA).
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Recent awards in this trade
- A-Dec Inc $1.2 million · Defense Health Agency (DHA) · Sep 29, 2026
- Lovell Government Services Inc. $198,403 · Department of Veterans Affairs · Sep 22, 2026
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