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, Inc. for spinal fusion stabilization components and INFUSE technology. This procurement addresses an urgent requirement and was conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302, which allows negotiation with only one source when no other suppliers can meet the government's needs. The contract was awarded without a competitive bidding process, reflecting the unique capability of Medtronic to provide these specialized medical supplies. The contract, identified by solicitation number N0016812RC41379, falls under NAICS code 339113, which pertains to surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing. The place of performance is also Bethesda, Maryland, at the Walter Reed facility. The acquisition was processed using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), and all communications regarding the contract can be directed to COLBERTE MARIE BIEN-AIME, the point of contact. This award emphasizes the critical and immediate nature of the procurement, ensuring the medical center receives the necessary spinal fusion components without delay.