VELYS SURGICAL ROBOT SYSTEM
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 Network Contract Office 21 (NCO 21), intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order on a sole source basis to DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc. for a VELYS Surgical Robotic System and associated instrument sets. This acquisition is for the VA Southern Nevada Health Care System (VASHCS) in North Las Vegas, NV. The purpose is to acquire a robotic system exclusively compatible with the facility's existing ATTUNE Knee system. Responses from other capable sources are due by April 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work / Key Deliverables
The requirement is for the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution, which includes the main system and four (4) reusable instrument sets. Key components include:
- Base Station and Satellite Station
- VELYS Power Cable Type B and Holding Arm US STD
- A comprehensive set of reusable instruments such as Saw Handpiece, Saw Interface (Left/Right), Array Clamp, Array Drill Pin Inserter, Device Array Interface, Saw HP Wash basket, Saw Interface Cleaning Cap, ATTUNE Lug Drill, Patella Caliper, DePuy Synthes Instrument Case Base/Lid, VELYS Instrument Tray - Knee, CAS Balancer Set, CAS Tensor Space (5MM/10MM), and CAS Ligament Tensor (Size 2-XF/4-XF). The VELYS system integrates CT-free technology to enhance surgical precision and optimize implant placement, working exclusively with the ATTUNE Knee System.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Intended Awardee: DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc.
- Estimated Delivery Date: August 1, 2026
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees
- PSC: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Published Date: March 25, 2026
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This is a Sole Source acquisition, with competition restricted to DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc. The market research confirmed that the VELYS system is the only compatible robot for the existing ATTUNE Knee system used by the facility, and no other sources or authorized distributors were identified. The acquisition is listed as Unrestricted in the solicitation, reflecting the lack of a specific small business set-aside due to the sole source nature.
Submission & Evaluation
Any responsible source believing it can meet this requirement may submit a quote and supporting documentation to demonstrate capabilities. Responses should be emailed to Leah Smith at leah.smith@va.gov. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time. Responses will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. If no other capable sources are identified, the government will proceed with the sole source acquisition. Evaluation for the intended sole source will be based on price, compared to previous contracts to ensure fair and reasonable pricing.
Additional Notes
Repurchasing an entirely different knee system would represent government waste. The VA will continue market research for future requirements to seek competitive procurements.