65--Stem Cells

The government intends to award a sole source purchase order to contractor W91YTZ-15-T-0206 for the procurement of stem cells needed for graft surgeries at Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. This contract will support surgical procedures requiring stem cells at WAMC's operating room, and the government plans to negotiate directly with this single source under the authority of FAR 6.302, explicitly excluding any alternatives or substitutes. The notice clarifies that this is not a solicitation for competitive bids, and the opportunity to respond to the notice expired on September 23, 2015, at noon. The solicitation is identified under the number W91YTZ15T0206 and falls within the NAICS code 339113, which pertains to surgical appliance manufacturing. The key point of contact for this contract is Debra Richardson, reachable via email. The contract's purpose is narrowly defined to ensure the acquisition of specific stem cell products essential for patient graft surgeries at WAMC, emphasizing the specialized nature of the requirement and the government's reliance on a sole contractor to fulfill it.