6515--Velys Spine Robot Brand Name or Equal

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 4, through its Network Contracting Office 4 in Pittsburgh, is soliciting offers for a Velys Spine Robotic System and associated components to support expanding neurosurgery workloads at Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. The solicitation (36C24426Q0241) seeks a brand-name-or-equal robotic system for spinal navigation and fusion procedures that must be compatible with existing DePuy Synthes Spine Systems and feature active robotic assist capability with infrared tracking and single-use arrays. Key contract requirements include a one-year warranty commencing upon successful installation, coordination of installation to minimize operational disruptions, and training provision for surgical and support staff upon request. The Government will evaluate proposals based on technical capability, past performance, veterans involvement (with preference for SDVOSB or VOSB concerns), and price using a comparative evaluation approach to determine best overall value. The offer due date is March 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT, with anticipated award to be made for January 18, 2026 and a 60-day delivery requirement following receipt of order.

This is an unrestricted solicitation with no set-aside designations applied. The acquisition comprises 147 line items for the complete Velys Robotic Spine System, including navigation and robotic assist stations, camera stations, surgical instruments, and various specialized component modules. While no specific award value range is provided in the solicitation notice, the comprehensive nature of the 147-line-item package indicates a substantial procurement. The contractor must ensure the system is image-agnostic with 3D CT/CBCT imaging devices and includes software enabling screw release mode functionality. Performance of work will take place at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare facility located at University Drive C, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15240, with invoices to be submitted upon acceptance and achievement of full operational status.