J065--Mako Robotic-Arm System Service Agreement

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 (VISN 10), has published a Special Notice announcing its intent to sole-source a contract for a Mako Robotic-Arm System Service Agreement to Stryker Corporation. This Notice of Intent, posted on October 22, 2025, is issued under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and FAR 6.302-1 authority, which permits sole-source contracting when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. The associated work falls under NAICS code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and PSC code J065 (Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Medical Equipment). The VA believes that Stryker possesses unique capabilities necessary to meet the government's specific equipment service requirements. This is not a formal solicitation but rather notification of the agency's intention to negotiate exclusively with the identified contractor.

Interested parties have until 4:00 PM EST on Friday, October 24, 2025, to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations demonstrating clear and convincing evidence of their ability to comply with the requirement and that competition would be advantageous to the government. All submissions must be emailed to Chad Kemper at chad.kemper@va.gov. While any responsible source may submit a response in accordance with FAR 5.207, the government will not provide compensation for any submitted information. The agency retains sole discretion to determine whether to compete the requirement based on responses received. This Special Notice provides an opportunity for qualified contractors to challenge the sole-source determination if they believe they can meet or exceed the stated requirements.