65 -- Sole source purchase of medical items

The United States Air Force plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Depuy Spine located in San Antonio, Texas, for the procurement of eight specific surgical implant items intended for orthopedic surgery. This procurement involves proprietary medical products, and a sole source purchase has been authorized, meaning no competitive solicitation or request for quotes will be issued. The contract is managed by the Department of Defense through the 502 Contracting Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio Lackland, and it is classified under NAICS code 339113, which covers surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing. The contract does not currently have an active solicitation number beyond the reference provided, and the official points of contact include Contract Specialist Bruce C. Taylor and Contracting Officer Tracy E. Harris, both based at JBSA Lackland, Texas. Interested parties or those with questions regarding this sole source acquisition are directed to communicate with Bruce Taylor via email or phone. This planned purchase reflects the Air Force’s ongoing need to secure specialized medical equipment critical for orthopedic surgical procedures through a non-competitive process due to the proprietary nature of the items involved.