65--Notice of Intent to award to NUVASIVE for interbody fusion device.

The U.S. Army Medical Command's Western Regional Contracting Office in Tacoma, Washington, plans to award a firm-fixed price contract valued at $30,000 to Nuvasive Incorporated for the procurement of their spinal interbody fusion system. This decision is based on the surgeon's determination that these products best fulfill the specific medical requirements of the patient, with the stipulation that all products must be FDA approved and meet both the surgeon's and patient's medical needs. The procurement process will follow the Simplified Acquisition Procedures outlined in FAR Part 13. Although this notice signals the intent to award, it does not constitute a request for proposal, nor will a solicitation be issued. However, other interested firms that believe they can supply equivalent products are invited to submit documentation demonstrating their product capabilities and specifications for consideration in future acquisitions. Responses should be directed exclusively via email to the Purchasing Agent, Ms. Stephanie Torres, with no telephone or fax inquiries accepted. The contract is associated with NAICS code 339113, which pertains to surgical and medical instrument manufacturing.