65 -- Surgical Screws and Plates

The contract involves a proposed sole source acquisition for the purchase of a Synthes Screw/Plate Set, which includes various surgical systems. Although Synthes, Inc., based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, is the intended supplier, the solicitation is open to all responsible sources, ensuring that any interested party may submit a proposal for consideration. The solicitation is expected to be posted on October 30, 2006, on the FedBizOpps website, where interested parties can download the necessary documents, as no hard copies will be mailed. The government plans to award a firm-fixed price contract based on the responses received. This procurement is managed by the Department of Defense’s 81st Contract Squadron located at Keesler Air Force Base in Mississippi, associated with NAICS code 339113, indicating it pertains to surgical screws and plates. All potential offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry prior to award, a requirement common to all contracts with DoD agencies. The contract aims to ensure timely acquisition of essential surgical hardware while adhering to competitive procurement regulations, even though Synthes, Inc. is the primary source identified.