65--Notice of Intent to Award for Various Surgical Implant Products

The U.S. Army Medical Command's Western Regional Contracting Office in Lacey, Washington, plans to award a sole-source contract valued at approximately $100,000 to Covidien LP for the procurement of various surgical vascular implant products. These implants will be utilized in patient-specific surgeries within the Department of Nursing at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, Texas. Surgeons will determine, prior to surgery, whether these or other branded FDA-approved products best meet the individual medical needs of the patients. The acquisition will follow Simplified Acquisition Procedures as outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13. This notice does not constitute a solicitation or request for proposals, but interested firms capable of providing suitable surgical implant products are encouraged to submit supporting information regarding their product capabilities and specifications. Such responses will aid in future procurement considerations. Communications related to this notice must be submitted electronically to the designated Purchasing Agent, with no phone or fax inquiries accepted. The contract is governed by FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1) and pertains to NAICS code 339113, covering surgical and medical instrument manufacturing.