65--NOTICE OF INTENT -- SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE COCHLEAR IMPLANTS.

The U.S. Army Medical Command's Western Regional Contracting Office in Tacoma, WA, plans to award a sole source contract valued at $82,000 to Med-El for the purchase of cochlear implants. This decision is based on the surgeon's determination that Med-El's products are the best fit for the patient's specific medical needs and requirements. All implants must be FDA approved and meet the necessary medical criteria specified by the surgeon and patient. While this notice is not a solicitation, interested vendors with the capability to supply similar products are invited to submit documentation within three calendar days to demonstrate their product capabilities for consideration in future procurements. This procurement will proceed under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures as outlined in FAR Part 13, specifically FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1), which allows for sole source awards when justified by unique requirements. Communication regarding interest or capability should be directed exclusively via email to the designated purchasing agent, with no telephone or facsimile inquiries accepted. The contract relates to NAICS code 339113, indicating manufacturing related to surgical and medical instruments. Responses received will be retained for future acquisitions, but no solicitation will be issued as part of this current intent.