6515--HCHT_ ROSA ONE Brain _ Neurological Equipment & Software Brand Name Only
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Boston VAMC - Neurology Department, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified vendors for a ROSA ONE Brain Robotic Surgical System. This is a Brand Name Only requirement. Responses are due May 4, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This is strictly market research for preliminary planning purposes and is not a solicitation for proposals. The government seeks information from industry regarding interest, capabilities, and qualifications to supply a ROSA ONE Brain Robotic Surgical System. The intent is to identify vendors capable of fulfilling the requirements as stated in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for a firm-fixed-price contract. This research aims to determine if sufficient vendors exist to afford competition.
Key Requirements / Deliverables
- Product: ROSA ONE Brain Robotic Surgical System, including navigation system, planning station, software, stereotactic frame, and necessary instrumentation.
- Procedures Supported: Stereo-EEG (SEEG), Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), stereotactic biopsy, ventricular/transnasal endoscopy, and Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS).
- System Capabilities: Must feature a 6 degrees of freedom robotic arm, sub-millimeter placement accuracy (<0.75 mm RMS), force-torque haptic feedback, multimodal registration (laser, fiducials, frame-based), and pre-operative planning software.
- Scope: Provision and installation of the complete system, including hardware, software, accessories, instrumentation, training, and warranty services at the West Roxbury VA Medical Center, West Roxbury, MA.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must be registered in SAM. Submissions must include:
- Company name, address, point of contact (POC) with phone number, and DUNS number.
- Documentation of performance capability, including current POC and phone number.
- Socio-economic status (e.g., large business, SDVOSB, VOSB, small business, Woman Owned).
- Any other pertinent company documentation.
- SD/VOSB firms must provide proof of SBA Vet Cert registration.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: May 4, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time
- Published: April 17, 2026
- Submission Method: Email to julie.lemire1@va.gov
Additional Notes
This is for informational and planning purposes only; it does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation. No costs will be paid for responses, and respondents will not be notified of results. Firms failing to provide all requested information will not be used in the acquisition decision.