65--Notice of Intent

Pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1), the U.S. Army, MEDCOM, Western Regional Contracting Office(WRCO), Lacey, WA, intends to issue a Sole Source award to Beacon Point Associates, an authorized distributor for Depuy Synthes, to provide Synthes products in the estimated amount of $50,000.00 to purchase various surgical implants, products and supplies that will be used in patient specific surgeries as identified by the surgeon located at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. Depuy Synthes USA is currently in the process of a Cage Code, Name Change, and Novation and are unable to directly provide their surgical implants& products to their Government customers until such time as their SAM record registration has been reactivated under their new Name and Cage Code. Prior to surgery, the surgeon shall make the determination that these products or other branded products will best meet the individual patients' medical needs/requirements. All products must be FDA Approved. This notice is not a request for proposal and no solicitation will be issued. Any firm that believes it can provide the stated supplies/equipment can provide supporting documents demonstrating their products capability and specifications. Responses received will be used for future acquisitions. Information can be sent to the Purchasing Agent Ruby Mejias, email: contact@example.gov. No telephone or facsimile requests will be accepted. This procurement will be prepared in accordance with FAR Part 13, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.