65--NOTICE OF INTENT

The Western Regional Contracting Office in Lacey, Washington, intends to award a firm fixed-price contract worth approximately $100,000 to Alcon Laboratories for the procurement of various FDA-approved ophthalmic implants and supplies. This contract will be awarded under the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1 and FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1), reflecting a sole-source acquisition based on a surgeon’s determination that the specified products are uniquely suited to meet the individual needs of patients undergoing a particular surgery. The acquisition will follow Simplified Acquisition Procedures outlined in FAR Part 13, and no formal solicitation will be issued as this notice is purely informational. Interested firms capable of providing the required supplies can submit documentation demonstrating the capabilities of their products; these submissions may be used for future procurement considerations. Communications regarding this notice must be directed via email to the designated purchasing agent, Mr. Walter J. Bischoff, with no acceptance of telephone or facsimile inquiries. The intended procurement is aligned with NAICS Code 339115, relating to ophthalmic goods, and emphasizes compliance with all regulatory standards to ensure patient safety and quality of care.