Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Regional Health Contracting Office at Fort Hood, Texas, has awarded a firm fixed-price sole source contract to Nuvasive, Inc., a large business based in San Diego, CA, for the procurement of orthopedic surgical supplies and implants. This sole source award was made under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), which permits contracting from a single source when only one supplier is reasonably available due to factors such as urgency, exclusive licensing, or brand name requirements. The contract supports the needs of the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood, ensuring specialized surgical materials essential for orthopedic procedures. The contract corresponds to NAICS code 339113, which covers surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing, with a size standard of 750 employees. This action is a direct award and does not involve competitive bidding or requests for multiple quotes, reflecting the unique position of Nuvasive, Inc. as the sole source provider for these medical items. The contracting officer has determined that the circumstances justify a sole source award to this vendor to meet the specific needs of the Army medical facility. The contract specialist responsible for the award is Sheryl Egans, who can be contacted for additional information.