KIMBERLY-CLARK RADIOFRECUENCY SYSTEM

The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's Acquisition Management Department in Bethesda, MD has awarded a sole source contract to Kimberly-Clark Corporation for the provision of a Radiofrequency System, designated as an urgent requirement for the Physical Medicine Department. This procurement was conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302, allowing negotiation with only one source due to the unique capability of Kimberly-Clark’s system, with no other supplies or services meeting the government’s requirements. The award was made using the Simplified Acquisition Procedure (SAP), and no competitive price quotes were solicited, reflecting a government determination to proceed without requesting additional responses. The contract, listed under solicitation number 14RC04C20 and associated with NAICS code 339113, is managed by the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, part of the Department of Defense. The place of performance is Bethesda, Maryland, and the primary point of contact for this procurement is Judith S. Meynard, the Purchasing Agent/Contractor. This award underscores the specialized nature of the equipment needed and the direct procurement approach employed to address an urgent operational need at the medical center.