Intent to Sole Source - 1 YEAR PMA TO COVER DA VINCI ROBOT

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Clinical Center, Department of Perioperative Medicine, urgently requires a Preventative Maintenance Agreement (PMA) for its DaVinci XI Robot from SDV Medical. This sole-source acquisition, justified under FAR 13.106-1(b) due to SDV Medical being the only Intuitive Surgical-approved provider, ensures continuous functionality for Urology, Thoracic, and Oncology surgeons performing procedures. The PMA, effective from March 19, 2026, to March 18, 2027, is critical for Joint Commission compliance, preventing service lapses, and avoiding out-of-contract costs. Intuitive Surgical, the manufacturer, exclusively sells its equipment and services through SDV Medical in the US, thus precluding competition.

This government Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the need for a preventative maintenance agreement for the Intuitive Surgical DaVinci XI robotic surgical system. The primary purpose is to prevent surgical cancellations due to equipment downtime and to ensure support during DaVinci Robotic surgery. The agreement, provided by Intuitive Surgical, includes a 24-hour response time, live phone support, periodic software enhancements, and maintenance by Intuitive-trained personnel with all parts covered. The Urologic Oncology Branch (UOB) utilizes this system for minimally invasive surgeries, particularly for urologic malignancies, which has led to significant discoveries in renal cell cancer research. The projected cost for this fixed-price agreement, running from March 19, 2026, to March 18, 2027, is $172,200. The Davinci XI dVComplete Care Plan encompasses software updates, diagnostics, preventive maintenance, part replacement, and repairs to maintain factory specifications. The document notes that a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business is authorized to work with Intuitive Surgical, the manufacturer of this unique robotic system.