J -- Renewal of Software/Support/Maintenance Agreement

The National Naval Medical Center's Acquisition Management Department in Bethesda, MD, on behalf of the Main Operating Room, plans to award a sole source contract to Medtronic SNT for the renewal of a software, support, and maintenance agreement for the Stealthstation Treatment Guidance System. This procurement will be conducted through Simplified Acquisition Procedures and is dependent on the availability of funding for fiscal year 2005. The contract aims to ensure continued functionality and support for this critical medical guidance technology used within the facility. The solicitation, identified by number N0016805RCN5002, was posted in October 2004 and falls under the NAICS code 339113, which pertains to surgical and medical instrument manufacturing. The contracting office is part of the Walter Reed National Department of Defense organization, located in Bethesda, MD. The senior purchasing agent overseeing this acquisition is Sharon C. Steiner, who can be contacted for additional information. This streamlined procurement reflects the organization's priority to maintain essential medical equipment support through a direct contract with the original equipment provider.