6520--Planmeca Dental Sensors
ID: 36C24225Q0291Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (339114)

PSC

DENTAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6520)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/adbfb1b9ee82451381716cdf302368ad/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified suppliers for Planmeca Dental Sensors, specifically the ProSensor HD Sensor Only Size 2, as part of its procurement efforts. This Sources Sought Notice aims to gather market information and assess the interest and qualifications of small businesses, particularly original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) or authorized dealers/distributors, capable of fulfilling this requirement. The dental sensors are critical for providing quality dental care within VA facilities, ensuring that veterans receive the best possible treatment. Interested parties must submit their responses, including socio-economic category and contact information, by February 7, 2025, at 11 AM Eastern Time, to Wilmen Joa at Wilmen.Joa@va.gov, noting that this is not a solicitation for proposals and does not obligate the government to any procurement action.

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    Wilmen.Joa@va.govWilmen Joa
    Wilmen.Joa@va.gov
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    36C24225Q0291.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice for “Planmeca Dental Sensors” as part of its procurement process. This notice is intended to gather market information and assess potential suppliers able to meet specified requirements. The contracting office is located in the Bronx, New York, and specifically requests responses by February 7, 2025, at 11 AM Eastern Time. The notice includes essential details such as the solicitation number (36C24225Q0291), the place of performance at the New York Harbor Healthcare Brooklyn Campus, and points of contact, specifically Wilmen Joa, whose email is provided for inquiries. The document emphasizes that there are no recovery act funds involved, and it specifies that the product service code is 6520 with a corresponding NAICS code of 339114. The attached document contains further specifications for the dental sensors sought. This notice is part of the federal government’s procurement efforts to identify potential vendors for specific products needed in VA facilities.
    Sources Sought 1.pdf
    This Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veteran’s Affairs is intended for market research to evaluate small business interest and qualifications in the supply of dental equipment. Specifically, the notice focuses on the procurement of Planmeca Dental Sensors, model ProSensor HD Sensor Only Size 2. The government seeks small businesses that are original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) or authorized dealers/distributors. Submissions should include the firm's socio-economic category, contact information, and are due via email. The notice clarifies that it is not a solicitation for proposals and does not commit the government to any obligation or compensate for information provided. Interested firms may seek assistance from the Apex Accelerator Team for guidance on responding to this announcement, which emphasizes the government's objective to engage qualified small entities for forthcoming procurement processes.
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