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

The U.S. Army Medical Command's Western Regional Contracting Office in Tacoma, Washington, plans to award a sole source contract to Wright Medical Technology, Inc. for approximately $60,000. This contract involves the purchase of various FDA-approved surgical implant products intended for use in patient-specific surgeries within the Department of Anesthesia and Operative Service at Irwin Army Community Hospital, Fort Riley, Kansas. The decision on the specific products to be used will be made by surgeons prior to surgery, based on which items best meet individual patients' medical needs. This procurement will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures as outlined in FAR Part 13, specifically utilizing authority from FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1). Although this notice is not a solicitation and no formal request for proposal will be issued, other firms able to supply equivalent products are invited to submit supporting documentation demonstrating product capabilities and specifications. Such submissions may be considered for future acquisitions. Communications related to this opportunity are to be directed to the designated Purchasing Agent via email, with no telephone or fax inquiries accepted.