65--NOTICE OF INTENT

The contract involves a firm fixed price agreement valued at $45,000 awarded to GE Medical Systems by the MEDCOM Western Regional Contracting Office in Tacoma, Washington. This contract covers a one-time urgent repair of a GE CT Scanner at the Madigan Healthcare System located in Fort Lewis, Washington. The repair work is proprietary and sole-source, reflecting the unique capabilities of GE Medical Systems to support critical patient care needs. The procurement follows Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.302-1, which allows for non-competitive contracting under certain circumstances. Although this contract is sole-source and not open for competitive bidding, the government has invited interested parties to express their interest and capability for future requirements within 45 days of the notice publication. The information provided by potential respondents will assist the government in deciding whether to pursue competitive procurement in the future. Ultimately, the decision to compete this acquisition lies solely with the government, with any information received being used to evaluate future contracting options.