6520--Sources Sought: Digital Scanning, Intraoral System, workstations, and software.

Description

THIS REQUEST IS FOR SOURCES SOUGHT AND IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this Sources Sought Notice is marked as proprietary and will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought Notice. SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought Notice only. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS code 339114 (size standard of 750 employees). Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Notice, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 02 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide a dental intraoral digital scanning, workstations, and software that at a minimum meets the following salient characteristics: The VA has a domestic preference for items manufactured in the United States. The Contractor shall provide the following digital scanning intraoral system, workstations, and software as part of a complete and fully operational solution: (5) Dental digital intraoral scanner systems. (5) Dell Precision 7680 mobile workstation. (5) Design Studio software. All required mounting hardware, cables, adapters, and accessories. Required peripheral equipment necessary for full system functionality. Virtual training for remote onboarding. Clinical workflow training related to digital impressions and restorative workflows. User guidance for engagement applications and communication platform utilization. All required software licenses, subscriptions, updates, and activation necessary for full operational capability during the warranty/subscription period. All technical requirements are necessary: Compatibility between the digital scanner system, Dell Precision 7680 workstation with the design studio, digital dentistry software and workflow engine. Fully integrated digital workflow functionality. Total weight, 308 grams (including battery and tip). Scanner and closed tip cleared for use in USA (FDA 510(K)). Wireless scanning. ScanAssist to ensure continuous alignment of scan data. AI Scan 2.0 to easily scan challenging parts of the jaw. High-definition scanning. Patient specific motion to ensure fit of restoration design. Remote control built into the scanner. Compatible with MOVE Pro. Seamless workflows with 25,000+ labs and 100+ partners via digital dentistry software and workflow engine. PMS integration via digital dentistry software and workflow engine. Patient Engagement apps. AI assistive detection of most common dental pathologies. Model Builder Express for print-ready model design. Treatment simulator showing patients a realistic simulation of their potential orthodontic outcome. A smile design tool that shows visual treatment outcome on patient s photos. 2400 Images captured by the scanner per second. Access to the software and engagement applications for enhanced patient education and treatment planning. Active subscription support and software maintenance. Rechargeable battery operation with supplied charging accessories. Reusable and disposable scanning tip capability. Secure digital case management and export functionality. Remote onboarding and training support from certified personnel. Complimentary 1-year warranty. Place of Delivery VA New York Harbor Healthcare System Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Medical Center Dental Service 423 East 23rd Street New York, NY 10010 The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)? (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? (3) Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above? (4) If you are a large business, do you have any designated distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of Contact and size status (if available). (5) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? (6) If you intend to sub contract any work on this contract, what portion of the total cost will be self-performed/will be performed by your organization? Please provide estimated detailed percentage breakdowns related to sub contracted work and completion of job. (7) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract number. (8) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the items/solution you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract? (9) General pricing of your products/solution is encouraged. Pricing will be used for the purpose of market research only. It will not be used to evaluate for any type of award. (10) Please submit your capabilities in regard to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes? (11) Will the items you will be providing manufactured domestically in the United States or are they foreign manufactured items? (12) Please review salient characteristics/statement of work (if applicable) and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A. (13) Please provide your Sam.gov Unique Entity ID number. *** Submissions addressing number (10) should show clear, compelling and convincing*** evidence that all equal to items" meet all the salient characteristics. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to [email protected] telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than July 30th, 2026, at 1600 EST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this sources sought. Responses to this sources sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.