65 -- Lap Bands

The United States Air Force plans to award a sole source contract to Allergan INC for the procurement of specific gastric laparoscopic band components, including various tubing accessory kits, access port kits, and Lap-Band systems. The order comprises a total of 12 items, such as a tubing accessory kit, different access port kits, multiple Lap-Band kits, and a Lap Band VG System. The anticipated contract award date is September 1, 2007. This procurement is justified on the basis of urgency and the belief that Allergan, under the name Inamed Health, is the sole manufacturer of these gastric bands in the U.S., which precludes competitive bidding. This notice serves only for informational purposes and is not a solicitation for competitive proposals. The Air Force will consider any information received solely to determine whether a competitive process should be initiated. The office handling this contract is located at JBSA Lackland, Texas, under the Department of Defense’s 502 Cons Cl agency. Key points of contact for further inquiries include Contract Specialist Roger K Hoyt as well as other designated officers reachable via provided emails and phone numbers. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 339113, which pertains to surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing.