65--Notice of Intent: Cochlear Implant Device

The contract involves the award of a fixed-price agreement valued at $35,000 to Cochlear Americas for cochlear implants, as determined by the Medical Command's Western Regional Contracting Office in Tacoma, Washington. This procurement is being executed under FAR Part 6.302-1, indicating a non-competitive justification based on the Surgeon’s assessment that the specified cochlear implants uniquely satisfy the individual medical requirements of the patient. All products must have FDA approval and comply strictly with the medical needs specified by both the surgeons and patients. While this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, it invites interested parties to express their interest and capability for responding to future related requirements. The government retains discretion on whether to pursue competitive bidding in subsequent procurements, with any information received after the notice’s publication date considered primarily for future planning purposes. The contract is associated with NAICS code 339113, relating to surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing, reinforcing the medical and specialized nature of the products involved.