DUAL CHAMBER ICD

The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's Acquisition Management Department in Bethesda, Maryland, on behalf of its Cardiology Clinic, has issued a sole source contract to St. Jude Medical, Inc. for the urgent procurement of a Dual Chamber Pacemaker and an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator. This contract was awarded under the authority of FAR 6.302, allowing the government to negotiate with a single responsible source because no other suppliers or services met the specialized requirements. The award process was conducted without competitive price quotes, using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), emphasizing the urgent and unique nature of the need. This contract, identified by solicitation number 14RC03423 and associated with NAICS code 334510, is managed by the Department of Defense’s Walter Reed National office in Bethesda, MD. The designated point of contact for this contract is Judith S. Meynard, a Purchasing Agent reachable via email or phone. The procurement highlights the critical need for specialized cardiac medical devices that only St. Jude Medical can provide, ensuring timely delivery to support the medical center's cardiology services.