--The North Atlantic Regional Contracting Office intends to award sole source to ETHICON INC. for a LAP DISC, HARMONIC ACE 36MM, BLADELESS TROCAR,and a TROCAR SHORT 5MM. POC: MARK SETTLES at [email hidden].

The North Atlantic Regional Contracting Office plans to award a sole source contract to ETHICON INC., located in Piscataway, New Jersey, for the supply of several medical devices including the LAP DISC, HARMONIC ACE 36MM, BLADELESS TROCAR, and TROCAR SHORT 5MM. ETHICON INC. is currently the only manufacturer capable of providing these FDA-approved items, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The sole source nature of this contract highlights the exclusive availability of these specialized products from ETHICON. The contract, identified by solicitation number USA-SNOTE-051107-001, was posted on November 7, 2005. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 339113, relating to surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing. The point of contact for this contract is Mark Settles, accessible via email at [email hidden]. This contract underscores the importance of securing reliable sources for critical medical equipment within the region served by the North Atlantic Regional Contracting Office.