QUADRA ASSURA CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR

The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's Acquisition Management Department in Bethesda, MD, on behalf of its Cardiology Clinic, has awarded a sole source contract to St. Jude Medical, Inc. for the procurement of Dual Chamber Pacemakers, Pacemaker Leads, and LV Leads. This urgent requirement was fulfilled under the authority of FAR 6.302, as St. Jude Medical was determined to be the only responsible source capable of meeting the specialized needs, and no other suppliers could satisfy the contract criteria. The procurement process did not involve competitive price quotes, reflecting the Government's decision to directly negotiate with a single vendor. The contract, identified by solicitation number 14RC03457 and related to the supply of the QUADRA ASSURA Cardioverter Defibrillator, was awarded using the Simplified Acquisition Procedure (SAP). The place of performance is Bethesda, Maryland, under the Department of Defense's overseeing agency. The point of contact for this contract is Judith S. Meynard, the Purchasing Agent, who can be reached via email or phone. This streamlined acquisition ensures the timely delivery of critical cardiac medical devices necessary for patient care at the medical center.