SYNTHES IMPLANT SETS

The US Naval Hospital Guam plans to enter into a sole source purchase order with Synthes USA for the acquisition of titanium cortex screws, cannulated screws, and drill bits to be used in surgical procedures. The procurement is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302, which allows for contracting with only one responsible source when no other supplies or services can meet the agency's requirements. This procurement aims at standardization, requiring the instrument set to be compatible with the existing system at the medical facility. Synthes USA is identified as the sole manufacturer of the specified instrument set, making them the exclusive supplier for this purchase. The contract is titled "SYNTHES IMPLANT SETS" with solicitation number N68096-8308-4266, posted on November 7, 2008. The place of performance is Agana Heights, Guam, and the point of contact for this procurement is Jocelyn T Layson-Castillo, the Purchasing Agent at the Department of Defense's Naval Medical Research Center, Guam. This notice is a statement of intent rather than a solicitation or request for competitive quotes, and the government reserves the right to proceed without competition based on its discretion. No solicitation will be issued, and inquiries via phone are not accepted.