Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Implants

Notice of Intent to Sole Source The Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) intends to award a sole source purchase order under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), due to only one source being available to meet the Government's needs, to Tornier, Inc., 10801 Nesbitt Ave S Bloomington, MN 55437-3109. The requirement is for Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Implants. The Aequalis Ascend Flex stem provides a platform for primary, reversed, and conversion procedures. The universal female taper connection provides the simplicity of one stem and one technique for three different procedures. In addition, the short stem design eliminates canal-based constraints to allow for anatomic stem placement, preserves bone stock for future prosthetic intervention, and addresses the potential effects of stress shielding. The Aequalis Ascend Flex Shoulder System achieves accurate and efficient restoration of natural shoulder biomechanics across a wide range of patients by addressing the variables associated with humeral inclination, stem orientation within the humerus, and head positioning on the resected surface. Tornier, Inc is the only source that provides of the Total Shoulder Arthroplasty that meets the requirements identified herein due to these supplies are patient specific and are based upon the patient's anatomy. Delivery is required on the following date: March 7, 2016 This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for the requirement. Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capability statement that includes management and technical data and cost information, in sufficient detail and with convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to perform the required work. Capability statements shall not exceed 5 (8.5 x 11 inch) pages using a font size no smaller than 10-point. All capability statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government. A request for documentation or additional information or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source purchase order. Capability statements are due by 09:00 AM Local Time, February 29, 2016. Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: contact@example.gov.