Precice Nail System and Anthem Tibia Plate System

Background
The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA), Healthcare Contracting Division – West (HCD-W), intends to award a sole source supply contract for the Precice Nail System and Anthem Tibia Plate System. This contract is aimed at supporting the Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) Orthopedics Department. The award will be made to Globus Medical North America Inc., which is the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of these proprietary medical supplies, critical for maintaining patient care during complex orthopedic procedures.

Work Details
The contract involves the procurement of the following products:
- Precice Nail System
- Anthem Tibia Plate System

These systems utilize proprietary internal nails and plates that allow for remote, non-invasive adjustments of bone length, essential for a patient undergoing limb-lengthening procedures. The introduction of alternative systems mid-treatment could lead to significant clinical risks, including infection and prolonged recovery times. Therefore, it is crucial to procure these specific systems from Globus Medical North America Inc.

Period of Performance
No later than August 12, 2026

Place of Performance
Naval Medical Center San Diego, 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA 92134

Bidder Requirements
Globus Medical North America Inc. is the sole source capable of meeting the minimum requirements for this contract. As of January 2025, all distribution activities for Precice technologies were transferred from NuVasive to Globus Medical North America Inc., establishing them as the exclusive provider. No other bidders are considered due to the proprietary nature of the products and the specific training required for NMCSD's orthopedic surgeons.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
The prior awards indicate a confirmed incumbent and/or closely related prior contract activity for the same proprietary limb-lengthening hardware. NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics received multiple recent contracts (e.g., PRECICE 2 Limb Lengthening Nail System) valued at approximately $32.5K (07/18/24–08/02/24) and $31.7K (05/03/24–05/06/24), suggesting repeat procurement of the same system for orthopedic use. A related award also shows Globus Medical North America purchasing NuVasive Precice 2 limb-lengthening nail system for Brooke Army Medical Center ($31.2K; 10/29/24–11/22/24), which appears consistent with ongoing supply of the same family of devices, even though the current notice is focused on the Precice Nail System and Anthem Tibia Plate System.