TOTAL JOINT SYSTEM

The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Acquisition Management Department in Bethesda, MD, has awarded a sole source contract to Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. for a Total Joint System, addressing an urgent requirement for the Main Operating Room. This procurement was conducted under FAR 6.302, allowing for negotiation with only one source because Depuy Orthopaedics was determined to be the only responsible provider capable of meeting the government’s specific requirements. This contract does not involve competitive bidding, and the government has exercised discretion not to solicit additional price quotes. The award was facilitated through the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The contract, identified by solicitation number 14RC2R011, falls under NAICS code 339113 and pertains to the Department of Defense’s Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. The designated point of contact for this contract is Judith S. Meynard, a Purchasing Agent with the facility. The procurement ensures that the military medical center receives necessary joint system supplies directly from Depuy Orthopaedics to support its operational needs without delay, reinforcing the critical nature of this sole source award.