6515--CORI Robotic Surgical System Brand name or Equal to

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Solicitation number
36C24425Q0334
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare University Drive C Pittsburgh PA 15240

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About this opportunity

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Pittsburgh Healthcare System is seeking to procure two Smith and Nephew CORI Robotic Surgical Systems for orthopedic procedures through a brand name or equal solicitation. The system must be FDA-approved, compatible with existing Smith & Nephew implants, and capable of performing total and partial knee surgeries, revision knee surgeries, and total hip surgery navigation. Key requirements include an image-free workflow, real-time gap assessment, ergonomic design, and advanced tracking capabilities that offer faster surgical resection and enhanced operational efficiency. The VA will evaluate potential systems based on technical acceptability, compatibility with existing implants, and the ability to demonstrate improved surgical outcomes such as lower revision rates, reduced blood loss, and shorter total surgical time. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on May 2, 2025, with responses due by May 23, 2025, and the procurement is targeted at Product Service Code 6515 and NAICS Code 339112.

The solicitation does not include a specific set-aside designation and is open to all qualified vendors. Six orthopedic surgeons at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center will utilize the robotic surgical system, with the procurement specifically designed to standardize one surgical platform across their orthopedic services. The two robotic systems will be delivered to the VA Pittsburgh Medical Center's Warehouse/BioMed, with the initial procurement including a 12-month service and software subscription. While no specific award value is mentioned, the system represents a significant technological investment in surgical capabilities, featuring advanced tracking technology with a 458% faster refresh rate compared to current industry standards. The CORI Surgical System is noted as the only market solution offering true integration of robotics into a hand-held solution, with a compact design that allows for easy room-to-room transition and does not require external support to operate.

Notice text

DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS

STATEMENT OF NEED

Smith and Nephew CORI Surgical Robot and Software

Introduction: The Pittsburgh VA Medical Center (646) located at University Drive C., Pittsburgh, PA 15240, has a new brand name or equal to, requirement for two (2) Smith and Nephew CORI Surgical Robot System, and Instruments.

Background and Scope of Work: We are requesting brand name or equal purchase of the Smith and Nephew CORI Surgical Robot System, and Instruments for the Operating Room at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS). This system is upgraded technology to complement conventional procedures by robotic-assisted computer-aided technology.

The CORI System is an image-agnostic registration and real-time gap assessment designed to help optimize alignment and balancing. A more efficient system that features an ergonomic handpiece with burr designs delivering twice the cutting volume (29% faster resection). The Advanced Tracking System offers a 458% faster refresh rate, and enhanced workflow requires fewer steps saving time in the Operating Room. This system is designed to be portable with a small OR footprint, using Real Intelligence software to offer broad capabilities and an expanding range of joint reconstruction indications.

Any equal to surgical robot for knee and hip, must be compatible with FDA approved implants, and be technically acceptable in size, form, and function.

Total and partial knee surgery:

Designed to achieve accuracy in bone resection and alignment.

Revision knee surgery:

The first system indicated for robotic-assisted revision knee surgery in the US.

Image-free smart mapping eliminates potential for image distortion caused by in-situ components, with 3D joint models registering anatomy and bony defects after implant extraction.

Total hip surgery (software only):

RI.HIP Navigation allows surgeons to assess pelvic tilt, providing a predicted view of the post-operative anteroposterior (AP) X-ray in surgery and digital measurement of leg length/offset changes.

Pittsburgh s Surgical Services currently has four (4) Orthopedic Surgeons that will be using the CORI Robot for total knee, and total hip procedures. An additional two (2) Orthopedic Surgeons will be joining Pittsburgh s Surgical Services, and plan on training/using the CORI Robot. The CORI Surgical System was agreed upon by the current surgeons for standardization of one platform for compatibility with the Smith & Nephew implants used in Pittsburgh. This robotic-assisted system has better results in lower revision rates, patient discharge times, improved implant positioning, reduced blood loss, and total surgical time than conventional UKA (Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty) and TKA (Total Knee Arthroplasty).

Characteristics of the CORI Surgical System:

CORI is the only system on the market that offers true integration of robotics into a hand-held solution.

CORI is FDA-cleared for an image-free workflow; this means it is not dependent on any pre-operative image. The image is acquired intra-operatively by utilizing smart mapping technology to be quick, simple, and highly accurate.

The CORI System is indicated for every Smith & Nephew knee implant, which Pittsburgh s Surgical Service stock.

The CORI Planning Software is simple and can be utilized by either a touch screen or tablet, therefore no outside support is required to operate the system.

CORI is the size of a light box that typically sits on a surgical endoscopy/video tower. CORI s small footprint allows for a very simple and easy room-to-room transition.

CORI is equipped with Atracsys camera that has 458% faster refresh rate than the NDI camera (current industry standard for medical robots). This allows for the lowest latency rate on the market and increases accuracy and efficiency.

Service and Software Subscription:

Smith & Nephew s Service and Subscriptions are included for the first twelve (12) months with the purchase of equipment.

Delivery Requirement: Deliver all line items specified under Data/Deliverables to:

VAMC Pittsburgh ATTN: Warehouse/BioMed

University Drive C. Room 2A118

Pittsburgh, PA 15240

During normal operating hours, M-F 8:00am 3:30pm

Reports/Deliverables:

Delivery confirmation of equipment and commodities will be made through the Logistics Department of the VAMC Pittsburgh (646). This will include documentation of receipt and assignment of a facility based EE number for identification and tracking purposes. Delivery confirmation of non-equipment/ commodities acquisitions is the responsibility of the receiving Facility and/ or Service.

Files

File Type Posted
36C24425Q0334_1.docx DOCX document

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
6515--646-25-1-233-0147 | CORI Robotic Surgical System | NCO 4 Commodities 2 (VA-25-00023419) Award Award Notice
6515--CORI Robotic Surgical System Brand name or Equal to Latest solicitation Solicitation
This notice Original Pre-Solicitation

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