65--Medical, dental & veterinary equipment & supplies

The contract notice indicates an intent to procure a sole source agreement with Synthes, located in Paoli, Pennsylvania, for specific medical instrument sets and components related to pelvic surgery. These items include a Pelvic Instrument Set, a Depth Gauge for 3.5mm Cortex Screws (up to 150mm), a Pelvic Reduction Instrument Set, a Large Fragment Basic Instrument Set, and a Basic Screw Set. This notification clarifies that it is not an invitation for competitive bidding or proposal submissions, but a formal announcement of planned procurement. The procurement falls under the category of medical, dental, and veterinary equipment and supplies, managed by the Department of Defense through the Nmrtc Guam office. The solicitation is identified by the reference number N68096-03-Q-0170 and was posted on August 27, 2003. The place of performance and detailed contact information are unspecified, though the office address is listed as FPO, AP 96540 in the United States. This sole source acquisition is intended to meet specific medical operational needs with specialized products provided solely by Synthes.