6515--VELYS ROBOTIC ORTHO KNEE REPLACEMENT SYSTEM
ID: 36C26226Q0152Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b4be2d1157354f468aaba0137ae66b01/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 22, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to Depuy Synthes Sales Inc for the provision of the VELYS Robotic Assisted Knee System, which is essential for knee replacement procedures at the Veterans Affairs Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHS) in Long Beach, CA. This procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1, as Depuy Synthes Sales Inc is the sole manufacturer of the VELYS system, which is exclusively compatible with the existing Depuy Attune Knee System utilized at the facility. The VELYS Robotic Assisted Knee System is critical for enhancing the precision and effectiveness of knee surgeries performed at VALBHS. Interested parties may submit documentation demonstrating their capabilities by 9:00 AM PT on December 29, 2025, to Jonathan C. Ford at Jonathan.Ford1@va.gov, as the government will consider these responses to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.

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    Jonathan.Ford1@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 22, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to Depuy Synthes Sales Inc for the VELYS Robotic Assisted Knee System. This system is required for knee replacement procedures at the Veterans Affairs Long Beach Healthcare System (VALBHS) in Long Beach, CA. The justification for this sole source procurement is based on FAR 6.302-1, citing that Depuy Synthes Sales Inc is the sole manufacturer of the VELYS Robotic Knee Assisted System, which is exclusively compatible with the Depuy Attune Knee System already in use at the facility. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, but interested parties may submit documentation by December 29th, 2025, demonstrating their capability to meet the requirement. The government will review these responses to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible, with the decision to compete remaining at their sole discretion. All prospective contractors must be registered in SAM.
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