65--VITOSS Synthetic Cancellous Bone Void Filler (Bone Marrow Aspirate Needle)

The US Army Medical Command Southeast Region has identified a need for one unit of the VITOSS Synthetic Cancellous Bone Void Filler, specifically a Bone Marrow Aspirate Needle. The contract is intended to be awarded as a sole source to Orthovita, Inc., located in Malvern, Pennsylvania, without a formal request for proposals. While Orthovita is the preferred supplier, the government encourages other companies capable of providing an equivalent product to submit detailed information about their product's technical specifications, past performance, pricing, and delivery timelines. This submission will not affect the current acquisition but will be evaluated for consideration in future requirements. The solicitation number for this contract is W91YTV-10-T-0194, with a posted date of July 26, 2010. The contract falls under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 339113, which pertains to surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing. Although details about the place of performance and agency are not specified, the government's technical representatives will review any alternative submissions to assess potential options for future procurements. This acquisition emphasizes the critical nature of the product and the intent to streamline procurement while remaining open to qualified alternatives.