CORNEA FOR TRANSPLANT

The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's Acquisition Management Department in Bethesda, Maryland, has issued a sole source contract to Lions Medical Eye Bank & Research Center for the urgent procurement of cornea transplants to support the Ophthalmology Clinic. This contract was awarded under the authority of FAR 6.302, which allows the government to solicit and negotiate with only one source when it is determined that only a single responsible supplier can fulfill the requirements. The procurement does not involve competitive price quotes, as the government opted not to request them, emphasizing the urgency and specificity of the medical supplies needed. The contract, titled "CORNEA FOR TRANSPLANT" and solicited under number 14RC04005, was posted on July 9, 2014, and managed through the Department of Defense's Walter Reed National office located in Bethesda, MD. The place of performance and delivery is also Bethesda, ensuring direct and effective coordination with the medical center. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Judith S. Meynard, a purchasing agent associated with the medical center, who can be reached via email or phone. This procurement follows the North American Industry Classification System code 621991, which covers specialized outpatient care services, highlighting the clinical and specialized nature of the items procured under this contract.