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

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 is seeking to procure two Smith and Nephew CORI Surgical Robot Systems for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. These robotic surgical systems are designed for total and partial knee and hip surgeries, featuring image-agnostic, computer-aided technology that optimizes surgical alignment and efficiency. The solicitation (Number 36C24425Q0334) will be awarded on a comparative evaluation basis, considering factors such as price, delivery timeframe, technical acceptability, warranty, and past performance. Potential vendors must submit their proposals by May 13, 2025, at 4:00 PM EDT to the VA Network Contracting Office 4 in Pittsburgh, PA. The procurement is unrestricted, meaning all qualified suppliers can compete for the contract.

The solicitation does not have a specific set-aside designation and is open to all qualified medical equipment manufacturers. Currently, the VA Pittsburgh Surgical Services has four orthopedic surgeons planning to use the CORI Robot, with two additional surgeons expected to join the program. While specific award values are not disclosed, the procurement involves two complete robotic surgical systems and associated instruments, specifically compatible with Smith & Nephew implants. The systems are intended to provide significant medical benefits, including lower revision rates, improved patient discharge times, and enhanced surgical precision. The place of performance is the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where the robotic systems will be deployed to support orthopedic surgical services.