Partners In Medicine LLC, doing business as RON Borgschulte, was awarded a $71,150 firm fixed-price purchase order by Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 on July 29, 2025, for the procurement and delivery of a Kinova Jaco Robotic Arm to support patients with muscle dystrophy and spinal muscular atrophy. The contract, with an ultimate completion date of October 30, 2025, will be performed in St. Louis, Missouri. The robotic arm is designed to assist patients with limited mobility in performing daily living activities and features a six-movement axis, 35-inch reach, 3.3-pound lift capacity, and maximum speed of 20 centimeters per second. The device is controllable via wheelchair joystick, head array, or sip-and-puff mechanisms, making it accessible to patients with varying degrees of mobility impairment.
This purchase order was issued without a set-aside designation, indicating that Partners In Medicine LLC successfully competed in the open market. The award was made through Veterans Affairs' federal healthcare system to enhance mobility and independence for veterans and patients served by VISN 22 facilities. Partners In Medicine LLC, a for-profit Subchapter S Corporation based in Creve Coeur, Missouri, specializes in providing advanced prosthetic and assistive technologies to federal healthcare agencies and has maintained an active SAM.gov registration since 2009. The contract scope includes complete installation, testing, on-site training, and a two-year manufacturer's warranty, with the contractor responsible for all transportation, setup, and security protocol compliance in accordance with VA information security requirements.