65--Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source for Surgery

Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Fort Gordon, Georgia, requires one set of spinal instruments, implants, and body spacers to support a surgery scheduled for April 20, 2010. Due to the urgent and compelling medical need, the government plans to award a sole source purchase order to Alphatec Spine, Inc., a small business, as this is a patient-specific, one-time procurement involving an invasive device prescribed by the patient’s physician. The device choice is tailored to meet the unique medical, health, and lifestyle requirements of the individual patient, and therefore, competitive bidding is not sought for this immediate requirement. While this is not a formal solicitation, other companies capable of providing equivalent products are invited to submit their technical capabilities, including detailed specifications, past performance records, pricing, and delivery timelines. This information will be reviewed by government technical representatives to inform consideration for future similar procurements. The contract falls under NAICS code 339113, which pertains to surgical and medical instrument manufacturing, highlighting its specialized nature.