THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This Request for Information (RFI) is intended for information and planning purposes only at this time; and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Because this is a Request for Information announcement, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only and shall not be considered an Invitation for Bids, Request for Quotations, or a Request for Proposal. Do not submit a proposal or quote. This market research is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Additionally, there is no obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services described in this source sought notice. You will not be entitled to payment for direct or indirect costs that you incur in responding to this Sources Sought Notice. Any contract that might be awarded based on information received or derived from this market research will be the outcome of a competitive process. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or competition sensitive information contained in their response. DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS STATEMENT OF NEED CORI Surgical Robot and Software Brand Name or Equal Introduction: The Pittsburgh VA Medical Center (646) located at University Drive C., Pittsburgh, PA 15240, has a brand name or equal requirement for two (2) Smith and Nephew CORI Surgical Robot System, and Instruments. Background and Scope of Work: We are requesting brand name or equal purchase of the Smith and Nephew CORI Surgical Robot System, and Instruments for the Operating Room (OR) at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS). This system is upgraded technology to complement conventional procedures by robotic-assisted computer-aided technology. The CORI System is an image-agnostic registration and real-time gap assessment designed to help optimize alignment and balancing. A more efficient system that features an ergonomic handpiece with burr designs delivering twice the cutting volume (29% faster resection). The Advanced Tracking System offers a 458% faster refresh rate, and enhanced workflow requires fewer steps saving time in the Operating Room. This system is designed to be portable with a small OR footprint, using Real Intelligence software to offer broad capabilities and an expanding range of joint reconstruction indications. Total and partial knee surgery: Designed to achieve accuracy in bone resection and alignment. Revision knee surgery: The first system indicated for robotic-assisted revision knee surgery in the US. Image-free smart mapping eliminates potential for image distortion caused by in-situ components, with 3D joint models registering anatomy and bony defects after implant extraction. Total hip surgery (software only): RI.HIP Navigation allows surgeons to assess pelvic tilt, providing a predicted view of the post-operative anteroposterior (AP) X-ray in surgery and digital measurement of leg length/offset changes. Pittsburgh s Surgical Services currently has four (4) Orthopedic Surgeons that will be using the CORI Robot for total knee, and total hip procedures. An additional two (2) Orthopedic Surgeons will be joining Pittsburgh s Surgical Services, and plan on training/using the CORI Robot. The CORI Surgical System was agreed upon by the current surgeons for standardization of one platform for compatibility with the Smith & Nephew implants used in Pittsburgh. This robotic-assisted system has better results in lower revision rates, patient discharge times, improved implant positioning, reduced blood loss, and total surgical time than conventional UKA (Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty) and TKA (Total Knee Arthroplasty). Characteristics of the CORI Surgical System: Must contain the integration of robotics into a hand-held solution. Must be FDA-cleared for an image-free workflow; this means it is not dependent on any pre-operative image. The image is acquired intra-operatively by utilizing smart mapping technology to be quick, simple, and highly accurate. Should be user friendly with a touch screen or tablet, to eliminate outside support to operate the system. Current system sits on a surgical endoscopy/video tower. Must have a small footprint allows for a very simple and easy room-to-room transition. Camera must have 458% faster refresh rate than the NDI camera. This allows for the lowest latency rate on the market and increases accuracy and efficiency. Deliverables: Must provide exact or similar accessories Item Number Item Description Quantity ROB10024 REAL INTELLIGENCE CORI 2 ROB10025 REAL INTELL