MEDTRONIC SPINAL FUSION STABILIZATION COMPONENTS

The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's Acquisition Management Department in Bethesda, MD, awarded a sole source procurement contract to Medtronic for spinal fusion stabilization components. This contract was issued under the authority of FAR 6.302, which allows the government to negotiate with only one source when no other suppliers or services meet the established requirements. The award specifically serves the Main Operating Room's needs and does not seek competitive price quotes, as the government determined that obtaining quotes was unnecessary. The procurement process was conducted through the SAP system. The contract, identified by solicitation number 14RC2R102 and posted on July 29, 2014, aligns with NAICS code 339113, indicating it relates to medical equipment manufacturing. The Department of Defense oversees the contract and operates out of Bethesda, MD, which is also the location of performance. Points of contact include Evelyn L. Brew, the purchasing clerk responsible for this contract. This contract underscores the government’s reliance on Medtronic as the sole provider of specific spinal fusion stabilization components critical for surgical operations at Walter Reed.