NX EQ image-guided surgical navigation system

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is procuring an Image-Guided Surgical Navigation System through solicitation number 36C10G26R0001, a stereotactic computer-aided surgical system designed to provide real-time, three-dimensional positioning and instrument tracking during minimally invasive procedures across VA medical centers nationwide. The system combines medical imaging, dedicated computer software, and instrument tracking capabilities to guide surgical instruments relative to patient anatomy without requiring an endoscope, functioning similarly to GPS technology applied to the human body. The procurement is administered by the VA Strategic Acquisition Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia, with contracting officer Sara Vickroy and contract specialist Trevor Mason serving as primary points of contact. Evaluation criteria prioritize technical capability as significantly more important than past performance, with both non-price factors weighted more heavily than price, and only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts from authorized distributors will be considered acceptable. The original proposal due date of October 15, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST was extended to October 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM EDT via Amendment 0001.

This is a 100% set-aside contract for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) with a size standard of 1,250 employees, and the solicitation references the Medtronic Image-Guided Surgical Navigation System or an equivalent product as the baseline requirement. The contract encompasses a comprehensive pricing schedule of 776 line items including various hardware configurations, software licenses, surgical instruments, accessories, and service agreements, with the contract structured for a base 12-month period followed by four optional 12-month extensions. SDVOSB contractors are limited to subcontracting no more than 50% of the contract value to non-SDVOSB firms and must source products from domestic small business manufacturers. Performance of work will occur throughout the United States, with the contractor required to provide installation, training, proctoring services, annual warranty coverage, and maintenance services at no additional cost to the VA, along with monthly and quarterly sales reporting submitted through Tungsten Network.