65--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD

The Western Regional Contracting Office in Tacoma, Washington, plans to award a firm fixed price contract valued at $41,000 to Cochlear Americas for medical products essential to meeting specific patient needs. This contract award is made under the authority of FAR part 6.302-1, indicating a sole-source procurement justified by the determination of a surgeon that the specified products are uniquely suited to the patients' requirements. The notice clarifies that this is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, and no formal solicitation will be issued. The government retains full discretion on whether to pursue competitive procurement in the future based on any feedback received in response to this notice. The contract relates to NAICS code 339113, which involves medical equipment manufacturing. The decision to proceed with this non-competitive award underscores the specialized nature of the procurement, aligning with regulatory guidelines to ensure timely provision of essential medical supplies without engaging in the typical competitive process.