65--Notice of Intent for Sole Source for Various Surgical Implants Products

The U.S. Army Medical Command's Western Regional Contracting Office in Tacoma, WA, plans to award a sole source contract valued at $100,000 to Alcon Laboratories Inc. This contract involves the procurement of various surgical implant products for use at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, TX. The selection of these products will be based on the surgeon’s determination that they best meet the specific medical needs of the patients. All products must be FDA approved and tailored to the surgeon's and patients' requirements. The procurement will follow the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1) and FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with the government intending to negotiate solely with Alcon Laboratories under FAR 6.302-1, which allows for sole source awards when only one source is available. While this notice is not a solicitation, it invites other interested vendors to express their interest and capability to supply similar products by submitting supporting documentation that demonstrates their products' qualifications for future consideration. Communications should be directed to the designated purchasing agent via email, with no telephone or fax requests accepted. Responses received will be retained for potential future acquisitions, reflecting the government’s openness to competitive options despite the current sole source action. The contract is associated with NAICS code 339113, which pertains to surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing.