65--NOTICE OF INTENT

The MEDCOM Western Regional Contracting Office in Tacoma, Washington, plans to award a contract valued at $30,000 to Medtronic Inc. for vascular products that meet specific medical needs as determined by the attending surgeon. This procurement will follow the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.302-1, indicating a sole-source award due to the unique qualifications or capabilities of the vendor that best address the patient's requirements. All products provided under this contract must be FDA-approved and suitable for the surgeon's and patient's precise medical specifications. Although this notice signals the government's intent to award without competition, it invites interested parties to express their interest and capability to fulfill future similar requirements within 45 days of publication. The information gathered from these responses will help the government decide whether to pursue competitive bidding for future contracts. The government maintains sole discretion on whether to move forward with a non-competitive award and will consider the submissions primarily to evaluate options for upcoming procurements.