6515--Velys Spine Robot Brand Name or Equal
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Qualification Details
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), specifically the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center (646), is seeking a Velys Spine Robot (Brand Name or Equal) and its components. This Presolicitation aims to expand neurosurgery workloads and enhance spinal navigation surgeries at the facility. The system must meet specific salient characteristics for precision and efficiency, ultimately improving patient outcomes. Responses are due by March 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) robotic spine system to support four neuro/spine surgeons with an estimated caseload of 2-4 procedures per week. Key requirements include:
- Robotic-Assisted Surgical System: Must assist in identifying anatomical structures, placing spinal implants, and positioning/orienting surgical instruments.
- Navigation Modes: Capable of Freehand Navigation Guidance and Robotic-Assisted Guidance.
- Spinal Fusion Implant Compatibility: Must be compatible with existing DePuy Synthes Spine Systems (e.g., CROSSNAV™, EXPEDIUM VERSE™, VIPER PRIME™, SYMPHONY™ OCT, TriALTIS™, ANSPACH™ EG1™).
- Imaging Requirements: Image agnostic, compatible with various 3D CT or CBCT intraoperative imaging devices (e.g., GE 3D C-Arm, O-Arm System, Ziehm 3D CArm, BrainLab Airo, Siemens C-Artic Move, Siemens Cios Spin arm).
- Hardware: Modular system with an independently operable navigation system, manually manipulable robotic arm with infrared LEDs, active patient movement tracking, alignment maintenance under external force, and a "screw release mode."
- Software: Must assist in planning pedicle screws, track arrays in real-time, feature a touchscreen GUI, include a "screw release mode" for controlled screwdriver release, and have a simplified, user-friendly interface.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Product Service Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Place of Performance: VA Pittsburgh Healthcare, University Drive C, Pittsburgh, PA 15240, United States
- Published Date: March 12, 2026
- Response Date: March 24, 2026, 8:00 AM EST
Set-Aside
No set-aside designation is specified for this Presolicitation.
Additional Notes
This is a "Brand Name or Equal" requirement. The contractor will be responsible for delivery to VAMC Pittsburgh, providing training sessions for staff upon request, coordinating installation, and offering a one (1) year warranty commencing upon successful installation and validation. The contractor will not have access to sensitive data during on-site installation.