--Laparoscopic Instrument Holder (Bookwalter Articulated)

The US Army Medical Command Southeast Region is seeking to acquire two Laparoscopic Instrument Holders, specifically the Bookwalter Articulated model with part number 504610. The procurement is intended to be awarded as a sole source contract to Ethicon, Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc., located in Piscataway, New Jersey. This contract is not a request for proposals; however, other companies capable of providing an equivalent product are invited to submit their technical capabilities, including detailed product specifications, past performance data, pricing, and delivery timelines. Such submissions will be reviewed by government technical representatives for potential consideration in future procurement needs. The contract falls under the NAICS code 339113 and was posted on November 5, 2007. Although the primary intent is to award the contract directly to Ethicon, the government seeks to remain informed about alternative suppliers that might meet the technical requirements. The review of alternative offers will not impact the current sole source award but will serve as a reference for evaluating future contract opportunities within this product category.