SOFOMORIC DANEK SPINAL FUSION SYSTEM

The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) Acquisition Management Department in Bethesda, MD, has awarded a sole source contract to Medtronic, Inc. for the procurement of the Sofomoric Danek Spinal Fusion System. This urgent requirement was fulfilled through a non-competitive procurement process under FAR 6.302, as the government determined that only Medtronic could meet the specific needs of the Main Operating Room. The contract reflects a direct negotiation with a single responsible source without soliciting competitive bids or requesting price quotes, emphasizing the critical and specialized nature of the medical equipment. The contract, identified by solicitation number 14RC20957 and posted in June 2014, falls under the NAICS code 339113, which pertains to surgical and medical instrument manufacturing. The acquisition supports the Department of Defense at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, located in Bethesda, MD. Contact for this procurement is Judith S. Meynard, the designated Purchasing Agent/Contractor, who can be reached through the provided contact information. The award was processed using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), further underscoring the expedited handling of this urgent medical device acquisition.