SPINAL FUSION STABILIZATION COMPONENTS

The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) Acquisition Management Department in Bethesda, MD has awarded a sole source contract to MEDTRONIC for spinal fusion stabilization components needed urgently by the Main Operating Room. This procurement was conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302, allowing negotiation with a single source deemed the only responsible supplier capable of fulfilling the specific requirements. The acquisition was executed without requesting competitive price quotes, highlighting the critical and immediate nature of the requirement. The contract was awarded using the Simplified Acquisition Procedure (SAP). The contract, identified by solicitation number 14RC2R244, is categorized under the NAICS code 339113 and supports the Department of Defense's ongoing medical operations at WRNMMC. The place of performance is Bethesda, Maryland, with the contracting office located there as well. Judith S. Meynard serves as the point of contact for this procurement. This contract underscores the importance of securing specialized medical supplies rapidly and exclusively from a vetted, single source to maintain operational readiness within the military medical facility.