65--1 each Bone Tendon, (BTB), whole for patient specific surgery

The US Army Medical Command Southeast Region is seeking to procure one frozen whole Patella Bone Tendon (BTB) with an 8.0 cm Quadriceps specifically tailored for patient surgery. This procurement will be awarded as a sole source contract under provisions that allow for unusual and compelling urgency, with the suggested contractor being Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, Inc., based in Edison, New Jersey. The contract requires the vendor's representative to be present during the surgical procedure, emphasizing the specialized and critical nature of the item. This is not a solicitation, so no proposal will be issued, but other companies capable of supplying an equivalent product must submit comprehensive technical information, including specifications, past performance, pricing, delivery timeline, and technical/medical support, within five calendar days for consideration in future requirements. The acquisition will follow Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13 and is explicitly linked to patient-specific surgery needs. The notice requests interested vendors to provide detailed technical capabilities, allowing the Government's technical representatives at Eisenhower Army Medical to evaluate these potential sources for future procurements. The designated point of contact for the contract is Linda M. Spindler, a Purchasing Agent at the Southern Region Contracting Office - East, located at Fort Gordon, Georgia, who can be reached via phone, fax, or email for further clarifications. This contract addresses a highly specialized medical requirement under NAICS code 339113, reflecting the critical and urgent nature of this acquisition to meet patient care needs.