Digit Widget Sole‑Source Procurement

The State of New Mexico, via the University of New Mexico Hospital, is procuring a proprietary medical device called the “Digit Widget.” This device is designed to grow palmar soft tissue of a contracted proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint by applying extension torque through skeletal pins, allowing continued finger flexion and reducing joint stiffness. Because the technology is proprietary, the agency has justified a sole‑source award to Hand Biomechanics Lab, a Sacramento‑based firm. The contract is valued at $100,000 for a three‑year term, with the possibility of renewal upon mutual agreement. • Proprietary “Digit Widget” medical device for PIP joint contracture treatment. • Sole‑source award to Hand Biomechanics Lab ($100 K, 3‑year term). • Contract start 9/16/2026, end 9/16/2029; renewals may be pursued. • Agency: University of New Mexico Hospital, Ambulatory Surgery division. • No competitive bidding; posting required for 30 days prior to purchase.