The Award Notice outlines a maintenance agreement for the MAKO Robotic System at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, awarded to Howmedica Osteonics Corp. The contract, valued at $241,900, was officially awarded on July 1, 2025, under the solicitation number that is marked as 'None'. The maintenance agreement is categorized under the product service code J065, relevant to maintenance and repair services. The contracting office contact is Alexis S. Alexander, who can be reached via email or phone for any inquiries. The document serves to inform stakeholders about the awarded contract, emphasizing the partnership between the VA and the contractor for maintaining vital medical equipment. In doing so, it illustrates the ongoing investment in healthcare infrastructure to support veterans.
The John D. Dingell VA Medical Center is issuing a Special Notice for a solicitation to award a firm fixed price contract for MAKO Robotic System Maintenance. The maintenance is to support the operation of the MAKO system, essential for their medical services, from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The procurement will be conducted on a sole source basis with Howmedica Osteonics Corp (Stryker Orthopaedics), as the specialized nature of the system limits competition. The NAICS code for this procurement is 811210, with a size standard of $34 million. Responses to this notice must demonstrate advantages of competition and must be submitted by 8:00 am Eastern on May 14, 2025. The requests for further solicitation materials will not be entertained, underscoring the government's discretion not to compete and the reliance on the specialized capabilities of the sole source provider. All inquiries should be directed to Contracting Officer Alexis S. Alexander via email.