65--DeNovo Natural Tissue Graft

The US Army Medical Command Southeast Region requires two units of the DeNovo Natural Tissue Graft, which is a live human articular cartilage product. The contract is intended to be awarded as a sole source to Zimmer Inc., located in Warsaw, Indiana. Although this is not a formal request for proposal, other companies capable of supplying an equivalent product are invited to submit information about their technical capabilities, product specifications, past performance, pricing, and delivery timelines. This submission will not be considered for this immediate award but will be reviewed by government technical representatives for potential future procurements. The solicitation, identified as W91YTV-10-T-0148, was posted on May 26, 2010, and falls under NAICS code 339113, relating to the medical equipment and supplies manufacturing sector. The procurement process emphasizes a preference for the suggested supplier, but maintains openness to alternative sources that can meet the government's stringent technical and performance requirements. The contract's details, including pricing and delivery, are critical factors in assessing potential future offers beyond this immediate award.