Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking a sole‑source award to Zimmer Biomet (or its authorized distributor) for the ROSA Recon Platform and associated accessories needed by the Dayton VA Medical Center to support orthopedic knee‑replacement surgeries. The acquisition includes one ROSA Recon Platform 110V, one robotic unit cover, four ROSA Knee General Instrument Kits, four ROSA Knee Persona V1.4 Kits, and one patient‑specific instrument calibration object, with a total estimated value of $736,083. The ROSA system provides tri‑modal imaging, dynamic kinematic mapping, and reduced setup time, aligning with the VA’s clinical and training objectives. The justification cites a single responsible source, the exclusive federal distributor Red One Medical Devices, and references market research confirming the lack of alternative suppliers.
• Item(s) required: ROSA Recon Platform 110V, robotic unit cover, instrument kits, calibration object.
• Quantity: 1 platform, 1 cover, 4 general kits, 4 persona kits, 1 calibration object.
• Estimated contract value: $736,083.
• Funding: VA appropriations; firm‑fixed‑price award.
• Location of performance: Dayton VA Medical Center, Dayton, Ohio.
• Sole‑source justification based on “only one responsible source” (41 U.S.C. §3304(a)(1)).
• Primary contact: Rachelle Hamer, Contracting Officer (NCO 10).