6515--HTHC Mako 4 Robotic-Arm System
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, intends to award a sole source, firm fixed-price contract to Stryker Orthopaedics for a Mako Robotic Surgical Arm system for the VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System in Reno, NV. This acquisition aims to provide advanced surgical capabilities for orthopedic procedures. Offers are due by February 23, 2026, 15:00 EST.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for one (1) Mako Surgical arm (MAKO4-TKA-PKA-THA50-HV), including surgeon and surgical staff training. The system will enable orthopedic surgeons to plan procedures, make dynamic intraoperative changes, and utilize the robotic arm with haptic boundaries for execution in partial knee replacements, total hip arthroplasty, and total knee arthroplasty. Only new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) items are acceptable; no used, refurbished, remanufactured, or gray market items. The vendor must be an OEM, authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller, with all software licensing, warranty, and service in accordance with OEM terms.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Principal NAICS Code: 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
- Product/Service Code: 6515 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies
- Set-Aside: Sole Source Action (Justified under FAR 12.102-1 and 41 USC §3304(a)(1) due to unique capabilities and lack of known alternatives)
- Place of Performance: VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System, Reno, NV
- Anticipated Delivery: Approximately 90 days After Receipt of Order (ARO)
Submission & Evaluation
This is a solicitation for a sole source acquisition. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which will be considered by the agency to determine whether to proceed with the sole source acquisition. Offers are due by February 23, 2026, 15:00 EST. Respondents must complete the Price/Cost Schedule in Section B and review RFQ instructions in Section E. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted no later than 72 hours prior to the solicitation close date. Evaluation will be based on Price alone.
Additional Notes
Delivery is FOB Destination to VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System, Reno, NV. Invoices must be submitted electronically. The Government will continue to conduct market research for future procurements to identify opportunities to remove barriers to competition.