65--Intent to Sole Source.

The contract pertains to an Intent to Sole Source notification issued on September 17, 2013, concerning TearScience, Inc. This notice signals the intent of the contracting agency to award a contract without a competitive solicitation process, indicating that TearScience, Inc. is the sole source provider for the required goods or services. The solicitation number for this action is 0010398445, and it falls under the NAICS code 339115, which relates to ophthalmic goods manufacturing. Details regarding the specific agency or office responsible for this action, as well as the location of performance, were not provided. No set-aside type or description was indicated, implying that the contract does not have designated preferences for small businesses or other categories. The contract’s purpose is primarily to formalize and publicly announce the intent to proceed with a sole source award to TearScience, Inc., streamlining procurement for specialized products or services linked to their expertise.