65--65-NOTICE OF INTENT

The MEDCOM Western Regional Contracting Office in Tacoma, Washington, plans to award a fixed-price contract valued at $29,000 to W.L. Gore & Associates for the supply of implant products. This procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 6.302-1, which allows for non-competitive contracting due to the surgeon’s determination that the specified products uniquely meet the specific medical needs of the patient. All products supplied under this contract must be FDA approved and align precisely with the medical requirements outlined by the surgeon and patient. Although this notice signals the government's intent to award the contract without competition, it is not a solicitation for competitive proposals. The government welcomes information submitted within 45 days of the notice publication, which will be considered solely for deciding whether to pursue a future competitive procurement. The final decision on competition remains at the government's discretion, and any information received will not influence this current award but may impact subsequent procurements.