SPINAL FUSION STABILIZATION COMPONENTS

The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's Acquisition Management Department in Bethesda, MD, has awarded a sole source contract to Medtronic for spinal fusion stabilization components. This procurement was identified as an urgent requirement, and the award was made without competitive price quotes under the authority of FAR 6.302, based on the determination that Medtronic was the only responsible source capable of meeting the Government's specific needs. The contract pertains to supplies essential for the Main Operating Room, and the decision to forego a competitive solicitation was discretionary and strategic to fulfill immediate operational demands. The contract, identified by solicitation number 14RC20024, involves the supply of spinal fusion stabilization components classified under NAICS code 339113. The contract action was processed using the Simplified Acquisition Procedure (SAP) and executed by the Department of Defense at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD. The designated point of contact for this procurement is Judith S. Meynard, a purchasing agent reachable via email or phone. The contract emphasizes the critical nature of timely delivery and the exclusivity of Medtronic as the vendor able to satisfy the Government's requirements.