spinal implants and instrumentation

1 each Aesculap Activ-L Artificial Disc with implants and instrumentation, or equivalent, with vendor representative in attendance during patient specific surgery scheduled for 15 May 2017. The spinal system must be a one-level lumbar implant with a mobile ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene core that is capable of supporting both controlled translational and rotational movement similar to the movement of a healthy lumbar spine. Must be able to translate in the sagittal plane (anterior-posterior) up to 1.5 or 2.0mm, but does not translate laterally (4 degrees of freedom). Bone contacting surfaces must be coated with Titanium and a microscopic Calcium Phosphate over-coating. SUBSTITUTE ITEMS: If you plan to provide other than the brand name cited in the purchase description, provide in your response the brand name and the catalog or part number you intend to furnish and the characteristics of the substitute item that are equivalent to the brand name. Also provide all documents which clearly describe the item(s) so that it/they can be evaluated by the end user. Failure to submit the requested substitute item information before the closing date listed above will eliminate the vendor from all further consideration. Items otherwise equal may not satisfy the requirement due to differences in material composition, size, environmental application, etc. If an item is furnished which does not meet the requirement the item will be returned at the vendor's expense for a full refund. Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors.