65--NOTICE OF INTENT

The MEDCOM Western Regional Contracting Office in Tacoma, Washington, plans to award a fixed-price contract worth $26,000 to W. L. Gore and Associates for vascular products. This contract is pursuant to FAR Part 6.302-1, allowing for non-competitive procurement due to a surgeon’s determination that these specific products are uniquely suited to meet the patient’s medical needs. All products supplied under this contract must be FDA approved and fulfill both the surgeon’s and patient’s specific medical requirements. While this notice signals the intent to award without competition, the government invites interested parties to express their interest and capability for future opportunities. This announcement is not a solicitation for competitive proposals. Any information submitted within 45 days of the notice’s publication will be considered to help the government decide if a future competitive process is necessary, although the decision to forego competition remains at the government’s discretion.