COCHLEAR AMERICAS BAHA

The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's Acquisition Management Department has awarded a sole source contract to Cochlear Americas Corp. for the procurement of Baha Bone Conduction implants, along with related instrumentation and accessories, intended for use in the Main Operating Room. This contract was justified under FAR 6.302 due to the unique capability of Cochlear Americas Corp. to meet the Government's requirements, with no other suppliers able to satisfy the needs. The procurement was conducted urgently, and the award was made without soliciting competitive bids, based on a determination that only one responsible source exists for these specialized medical devices. The contract involves a non-competitive acquisition process facilitated through the System for Award Management (SAM) and is linked to solicitation number 14RC20298. The contract is managed by the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, located in Bethesda, Maryland, under the Department of Defense. Judith S. Meynard serves as the purchasing agent and contact point for this procurement. The acquisition supports the facility’s requirement for advanced bone conduction hearing implants essential to medical operations, emphasizing the critical and immediate nature of the purchase.