U006--Intent to Sole Source | Dental Primescan/Primemill Training | Butler VAMC
ID: 36C24426Q0139Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

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Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL (U006)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0ac5b3f0e243416488d8fd97259b8362/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to Dentsply North America, LLC for three days of on-site operational training for the Cerec Primescan and Primemill dental units at the VA Butler, Abie Abraham Health Center in Butler, PA. The training is designed to ensure proper machine operation, enhance dental care for Veterans, and promote the safety of both patients and dental staff, thereby minimizing complications in treatments such as crowns, bridges, and dentures. This specialized training is critical due to Dentsply's unique familiarity with the equipment's design, which is essential for effective operational training. Interested firms that believe they can meet the requirements may submit written notifications and capability statements by December 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, with responses directed to Contract Specialist Arlene Albrite at arlene.albrite@va.gov.

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    Arlene Albrite, Contract SpecialistContract Specialist
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    arlene.albrite@va.gov
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    36C24426Q0139.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Special Notice for its intent to award a sole source contract to Dentsply North America, LLC. The contract is for a three-day on-site operational training service for the Cerec Primescan and Primemill dental units at the VA Butler, Abie Abraham Health Center. The purpose of the training is to ensure proper machine operation and promote the safety of both patients and dental staff. Dentsply North America, LLC is considered the sole source due to their familiarity with the equipment's design, which is essential for accurate operational training. The anticipated performance period is from January 12, 2026, to July 11, 2026. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, but responsible firms believing they can meet the requirements may submit written notification and capability statements by December 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST. Responses must include company information, SAM UEI number, address, point of contact, and business size/socioeconomic status.
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    This contract outlines the provision of three days of on-site operational training for Cerec Primescan and Primemill dental units at the VA Butler, Abie Abraham Health Center in Butler, PA. The training aims to ensure proper machine operation, enhance dental care for Veterans by improving efficiency and safety, and minimize complications in treatments like crowns, bridges, and dentures. The performance period for this training is scheduled from January 12, 2026, to July 12, 2026, with services to be performed during normal business hours. The contractor is required to protect all VA sensitive information in accordance with VA guidelines and adhere to all information security regulations, including the Privacy Act and HIPAA.
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