SPINAL FUSION STABILIZATION

The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Acquisition Management Department has awarded a sole source contract to Medtronic for spinal fusion stabilization supplies, driven by an urgent requirement for the Main Operating Room. This procurement was conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302, allowing negotiation with a single responsible source because no other suppliers met the Government’s specific needs. The contract was awarded without seeking competitive price quotes, and the decision to proceed with a sole source award was solely at the Government’s discretion. The contract was executed using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The solicitation number for this contract is 14RC20233, posted on May 15, 2014, and falls under NAICS code 339113. The place of performance and office executing the contract is located in Bethesda, Maryland, within the Department of Defense framework. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Judith S. Meynard, the Purchasing Agent/Contractor, reachable via email or phone. This contract reflects an essential acquisition to fulfill critical healthcare needs at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, emphasizing the unique capabilities of Medtronic to provide the necessary spinal fusion stabilization products.