Independent practice of general or specialized dentistry. Find active federal and state offices of dentists contracts — AI-scored against your profile across SAM.gov and 200+ portals.
Annual federal spend on NAICS 621210 (Offices of Dentists) is estimated at $200–300 million, driven primarily by the VA, DoD, IHS, and Bureau of Prisons. Contracts are typically structured as indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) or blanket purchase agreements (BPA) with fixed-price per procedure or per visit. Demand is driven by beneficiary population size, mandatory dental benefits (e.g., VA dental insurance program), and prison health requirements. Competition is moderate, with many regional small businesses; large national chains also compete for multi-state IDIQs.
These agencies are the largest buyers of offices of dentists services and products in the federal government. Each awards contracts under NAICS 621210 regularly — build relationships with their small business offices first.
To win under NAICS 621210, target VA VISN-level or IHS Area Office BPAs, which are often set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB) or small businesses. The highest-leverage move is to obtain a GSA Schedule 621210 (or 621498 for mobile dental) and register in the VA’s VetBiz database. Invest in Joint Commission accreditation and state-level licensure for multiple states. Bid on task orders that require quick ramp-up and mobile capability—buyers prioritize speed and geographic coverage.
Most dental services are bought via GSA Schedule 621210 or 621498 (Mobile Dental), VA VISN-specific IDIQs, and IHS Area Office BPAs. Evaluation is often best-value tradeoff (not LPTA), weighing past performance, geographic coverage, and price. For VA, SDVOSB set-asides are common. Task orders are fixed-price per procedure or per diem.
Yes, you must hold a valid state dental license for each state where services will be performed. Federal contracts typically require all dentists and hygienists to be licensed in the state of the facility, and some agencies (like VA) require credentialing through their VetPro system.
Award sizes vary widely, but most VA and IHS dental BPAs have a ceiling of $1–5 million over a 5-year period. Individual task orders range from $10,000 (for a few procedures) to $500,000 (for full-time clinic support).
For SDVOSB set-asides, you must be verified by the VA’s CVE. For 8(a) set-asides, SBA 8(a) certification is required. HUBZone certification can also give an advantage. No specific dental certification beyond state licensure is needed, but Joint Commission accreditation is often required for larger IDIQs.
Federal dental contracts are moderately competitive. For small business set-asides, you may face 3–10 bidders per solicitation. Large unrestricted contracts attract national chains like Aspen Dental. However, many task orders are awarded on a rotational basis among BPA holders, reducing competition per order.
Yes, but it is rare. Most prime contractors under 621111 (Offices of Physicians) do not subcontract dental work because it requires separate licensure and facilities. It is more common for dental primes to subcontract to other dental practices under 621210. If you are a small dental practice, consider teaming with a larger dental chain to bid on multi-state contracts.