The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Stryker Orthopedics for the preventative maintenance and emergency repairs of the Stryker Mako Robotic Arm System at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. This procurement is authorized under 41 U.S.C. 1901 and follows Simplified Acquisition Procedures, indicating that only Stryker Orthopedics can fulfill the specialized requirements due to the nature of the equipment. The contract stipulates that only new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) items will be accepted, explicitly prohibiting gray market or counterfeit supplies to ensure high standards of service and reliability for this critical medical equipment. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements, including proof of OEM authorization and certified personnel, by 10:00 AM CDT on April 30, 2025, to Eileen Meyer at eileen.meyer@va.gov.