65--Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source

Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center requires a single set of pedicle screws, rod instruments, and implants for a surgery scheduled on January 31, 2011. The government plans to award this contract as a sole source purchase order to K2M, Inc., a large business, due to the patient-specific nature of the device and the necessary surgeon’s prescription determining the suitability of the implant for the individual's medical needs. This urgent procurement is a one-time purchase and is not open to competition since the product is an invasive medical device tailored to the patient. Although this is not a request for proposal, other companies capable of supplying equivalent products are invited to submit technical details, including specifications, past performance, pricing, and delivery timelines. Such submissions will be reviewed for consideration in future requirements. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 339113, which covers surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing, aligning with the specialized medical nature of the procurement.