6515--Surgical Robot - Spine

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is related to Solicitation Number 36C24426Q0241 for "Surgical Robot - Spine". The contracting office is located in Pittsburgh, PA (ZIP Code 15240).

This document does not contain specific details on requirements or deliverables. It appears to be an award notice or a summary document rather than a full solicitation.

• Award Number: 36C24426P0243
• Award Amount: $1,300,000.00
• Award Date: 04-28-2026
• Awardee Name: DEPUY SYNTHES SALES INC
• Contractor's UEI: C4N1VP5PJ993
• Awardee Address: 325 PARAMOUNT DR, RAYNHAM, MA 02767

Information regarding proposal submission or evaluation criteria is not present in this document.

Information regarding eligibility or set-aside is not present in this document.

• Product Service Code: 6515
• NAICS Code: 339113
• Agency URL: https://www.va.gov/pittsburgh-healthcare/
• Contracting Officer: Andrew Taylor (andrew.taylor3@va.gov, 724-679-2327)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the acquisition of one (1) Velys Spine Robot, along with associated components, for the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. The purpose is to enhance the precision and efficiency of spinal surgeries, supporting an increased neurosurgery workload.

• Velys Spine Robot System and components (detailed in Section B.2, Price/Cost Schedule).

• Robotic-assisted Surgical System must assist in identifying anatomical structures, placement of spinal implants, and positioning/orienting surgical instruments.

• Must operate in Freehand Navigation Guidance Mode and Robotic-Assisted Guidance mode.

• Spinal Fusion Implant compatibility required with existing DePuy Synthes Spine Systems (CROSSNAV™, EXPEDIUM VERSE™ Spine System, VIPER PRIME™ System, SYMPHONY™ OCT System, TriALTIS™, ANSPACH™ EG1™ High Speed Electric System).

• Image agnostic capability (compatible with various 3D CT or CBCT intraoperative imaging devices).

• System must have single-use arrays for each spine procedure.

• Modular system design allowing independent operation of Navigation and Robotic Assist stations.

• Robotic arm must actively track patient movement and maintain alignment.

• Robotic system must have a screw release mode for easier screwdriver removal.

• Software must assist in planning pedicle screws and track array positioning in real-time.

• Graphical user interface (GUI) with touchscreen technology.

• Ability to toggle between Robotic Assist and Freehand Mode.

• One (1) year warranty covering equipment, commencing upon successful installation and validation.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Delivery: All line items to be delivered within 60 Days ARO (After Receipt of Order).

• Delivery Location: VA Pittsburgh Healthcare, University Drive C (Warehouse), Pittsburgh PA 15240.

• Offer Due Date: March 24, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT.

• Questions Due: March 20, 2025.

• Submission Instructions: Offers must be submitted in writing to andrew.taylor3@va.gov, referencing solicitation number 36C24426Q0241.

• Evaluation Approach: Comparative evaluation based on Technical/Quality, Past Performance, Veterans Involvement, and Price.

  • Technical/Quality: Assesses meeting/exceeding requirements, authorized distributor letter (if applicable), warranty, and delivery timeframe.
  • Past Performance: Assesses risk based on previous performance (CPARS, customer surveys, etc.).
  • Veterans Involvement: Credit for SDVOSB/VOSB status, requiring verification in VIP database.
  • Price: Total of all line-item prices.

• Solicitation is UNRESTRICTED.

• Evaluation credit is given for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) status.

• Solicitation Number: 36C24426Q0241.

• Contracting Officer: Andrew Taylor, andrew.taylor3@va.gov, 724-679-2327.

• FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 are incorporated by reference or attached. Addenda are attached.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a "Velys Spine Robot Brand Name or Equal" requirement for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. The purpose is to acquire one (1) Velys Spine Robot system and associated components to support the expansion of neurosurgery workloads, specifically for spinal navigation surgeries. This system is intended to enhance the precision and efficiency of spinal surgeries, improving patient outcomes and supporting the caseload of 2-4 procedures per week for the facility's four neuro/spine surgeons.

• Robotic-Assisted Surgical System: Must assist surgeons 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 (CROSSNAV™, EXPEDIUM VERSE™ Spine System, VIPER PRIME™ System, SYMPHONY™ OCT System, TriALTIS™, ANSPACH™ EG1™ High Speed Electric System).

• Imaging Requirements: Image agnostic, compatible with various intraoperative imaging devices (e.g., GE 3D C-Arm, O-Arm System, Ziehm 3D CArm system, BrainLab Airo, Siemens C-Artic Move, Siemens Cios Spin arm).

• Single-Use Arrays: Required for each spine procedure.

• Active-Robotic Assist Station/Hardware: Modular system where the navigation system can act independently of the robotic assist station. The robotic arm must be manually manipulable, track patient movement, maintain alignment under external force, and feature a "screw release mode" for screwdriver removal.

• Technology/Software: Must assist in planning pedicle screws, track arrays in real-time, feature a touchscreen GUI, and include a "screw release mode" feature. The interface should be user-friendly with "click efficiency."

• Delivery: All line items to VAMC Pittsburgh ATTN: Warehouse/BioMed, University Drive C. Room 2A118, Pittsburgh, PA 15240, M-F 8:00am – 3:30pm.

• Training: Contractor to provide training sessions for relevant staff upon request.

• Warranty: One (1) year warranty commencing upon successful installation and validation.

• Product Service Code: 6515

• NAICS Code: 339113

• Place of Performance: VA Pittsburgh Healthcare, University Drive C., Pittsburgh PA 15240, USA

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 03-24-2026 4:00 PM EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA

• Not specified in the provided text.

• This is a "Brand Name or Equal" requirement.

• The document includes a Statement of Need (SON) detailing the requirement.