65--Intent to Sole Source

The McDonald Army Health Center plans to enter into a sole-source contract with Covidien, located at 15 Hampshire St, Mansfield, MA. This contract falls under the NAICS code 339113 and will be executed as a firm-fixed-price agreement. The decision to pursue a sole-source procurement is based on the determination that only one responsible source is available, as outlined under FAR 6.302-1, and therefore the contract will not be open for competitive bidding. The notice of intent was posted on July 16, 2015, and is not a solicitation for quotes. This contract reflects a non-competitive acquisition approach, which is within the government's discretion due to unique circumstances. Contact for further information is Anette Smith at the provided phone number. The contract aims to meet specific needs identified by the health center, with the sole-source supplier having unique capabilities or products essential for the acquisition. Details regarding the place of performance and agency specifics are not provided in the notice.