MEDTRONIC SPINAL FUSION STABILIZATION COMPONENTS

The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Acquisition Management Department in Bethesda, MD has awarded a sole source contract to MEDTRONIC for spinal fusion stabilization components. This contract was awarded without competition under FAR 6.302 because only MEDTRONIC was determined to be the sole responsible source capable of fulfilling the Government’s specific requirements. The procurement supports the Main Operating Room and involves supplies or services unique to MEDTRONIC’s product offerings, with the Government explicitly deciding not to solicit competitive price quotes. The contract was processed through the Simplified Acquisition Procedure and is associated with solicitation number 14RC20095. It falls under the NAICS code 339113, which pertains to surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Evelyn L. Brew, the Purchasing Agent, located at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. The award highlights the Department of Defense’s reliance on MEDTRONIC’s specialized spinal fusion products for critical medical procedures performed at this facility.