6525--580B50057, UPGRADE, SS, MEDTRONIC, VISN 16, HOUSTON, TX XR C-ARM $1,109,629.70, DD 7/31/26
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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), specifically the NAC High Tech Orders (36A797), has awarded a sole-source contract to Medtronic USA for the upgrade and replacement of an OCL RF UNIT MOBILE: O-Arm for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX. This award, valued at $1,109,629.70, was justified under an exception to fair opportunity, citing "Only One Capable Source" due to proprietary technology and integration requirements. The delivery date is July 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
This acquisition involves the replacement of a Mobile O-Arm system to maintain Operating Room (OR) staff capabilities for spinal surgery and diagnosis. Key requirements include:
- Capture of 3D images.
- Seamless integration with existing Medtronic Stealth navigation systems.
- Inclusion of proprietary "Iso-Wag™" and "Advanced Viewing" technologies, exclusively available on the Medtronic O-arm platform.
- Ability to perform 2D and 3D imaging within a single device, eliminating the need for pre-op imaging in Radiology.
- Integration with existing S8 inventory and Medtronic Stealth Station Navigation.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Sole-Source Delivery Order (Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity)
- Awardee: Medtronic USA
- Award Number: SPE2D119D0018
- Purchase Order No.: 580B50057
- Award Amount: $1,109,629.70
- Award Date: May 26, 2026
- Delivery Date: July 31, 2026
- Statutory Authority: RFO Subpart 16.507-6, "Exceptions to Fair Opportunity" (Only One Capable Source).
Set-Aside
This was a sole-source award and not a competitive solicitation. The justification explicitly states that only Medtronic could provide the required Mobile O-Arm with the necessary quality and specialized integration capabilities. Therefore, no set-aside designation applies for competitive purposes.
Additional Notes
The upgrade is necessary due to the current O-arm's unsupported operating system. The decision to procure from Medtronic leverages existing staff training on Medtronic devices, reducing additional training expenses, and optimizes the use of prior investments in the Surgery Department. Future requirements will be assessed individually, with efforts to ensure fair opportunity when feasible.