Surgical Microvascular Equipment
ID: 12273895Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4dff373776bb48539a4bcb3dee304f7a/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 15, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 15, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 29, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC
Description

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) intends to award a sole source contract to Synovis Micro Companies Alliance, Inc. for the procurement of specialized surgical instruments, specifically the Surgical Micro-vascular Anastomotic GEM Coupler, Clamp, and Clips, which are exclusively available from this supplier. This procurement supports the Main Operating Room Department at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, highlighting the critical need for these unique medical devices in surgical procedures. Interested parties may express their interest and capabilities by emailing the primary contact, Ealed Nuru, at ealed.m.nuru.civ@health.mil, with a deadline for responses set for 10:00 AM EST on April 29, 2024. This opportunity is categorized under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, and the contract will be awarded under the authority for Other than Full and Open Competition.

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Apr 15, 2025, 10:05 PM UTC
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) plans to award a sole source contract to Synovis Micro Companies Alliance, Inc. for the procurement of specific surgical instruments, namely the Surgical Micro-vascular Anastomotic GEM Coupler, Clamp, and Clips, which are exclusively supplied by this company. This contract will support the Main Operating Room Department at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. The award falls under the small business set-aside category, utilizing the authority for Other than Full and Open Competition due to the unique availability of the required items. The notice clarifies that it does not constitute a request for proposals or quotations, and no solicitation copies will be provided. Interested parties can express their interest and capabilities by the specified deadline via email. The document succinctly outlines the intent to procure specialized medical equipment while reinforcing the government’s discretion in conducting a competitive procurement based on responses received.
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