65 -- Prosthesis Dental System

The contract is intended for the procurement of specialized dental equipment exclusively from Sirona Dental Systems, based on their status as the sole source provider. The items covered under this contract include the Cerec 3D Chair-side Dental Restorative System, the Cerec inLab Dental Restoration System, and the Milling Activation Key (part number AK5000). The government’s decision is supported by U.S. patent number 6394880B1, dated May 28, 2002, which underscores the proprietary nature of the technology involved. This contract, identified by solicitation number N00203-05-Q-CL004, was posted on July 1, 2005, by the Naval Hospital in Pensacola, Florida, under the Department of Defense. The relevant NAICS code is 339114, which pertains to dental equipment manufacturing. The procurement aims to support the hospital’s dental prosthesis needs, with the place of performance not explicitly specified. The arrangement reflects a sole source acquisition to ensure compatibility with existing systems and maintain the integrity of advanced dental restoration technology.