65--Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source

Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Fort Gordon, GA requires one PEEK Interbody Spacer for a surgery scheduled on April 12, 2011. The procurement will be a sole source award intended for K2M, Inc., a large business, as this is a patient-specific, one-time purchase for an invasive medical device. The spacer was prescribed by the patient's physician/surgeon and deemed essential to meet the medical and lifestyle needs of the individual patient. Although this is not a request for proposal, other companies capable of providing an equivalent product are invited to submit technical details, past performance, pricing, and delivery information for review by government technical representatives for consideration in future procurements. This action is categorized under NAICS code 339113, which relates to surgical and medical instrument manufacturing. The contract notice serves as an intent to award a sole source purchase order, emphasizing the urgency and medical necessity of the item. The government recognizes the critical nature of the device and has outlined a process to evaluate alternative suppliers should future requirements arise. The planned procurement ensures timely delivery aligned with the scheduled surgery date while complying with applicable procurement regulations.