MEDTRONIC CONSUMABLE PRODUCTS

The Defense Health Agency's Contracts Operations Division for the National Capital Region has awarded a contract to Medtronic Inc. for the procurement of spinal fusion products at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. 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 one responsible source exists to fulfill the specific requirements. As a result, the contract was not open to competitive bidding or requests for price quotes, and responses to this notice are at the sole discretion of the government. The contract, titled "MEDTRONIC CONSUMABLE PRODUCTS," falls under the NAICS code 339112, which pertains to surgical and medical instrument manufacturing. The official point of contact for this contract is Evelyn L. Brew, the Purchase Agent, located in Falls Church, Virginia. The award was facilitated using the simplified acquisition procedures (SAP), and all communication regarding the contract must be formal and written, as oral, facsimile, or telephone inquiries are not accepted. The contract supports the Department of Defense’s mission by ensuring the availability of crucial spinal fusion supplies at a leading military medical center.