65--Notice of Intent to Award

The contract involves a firm fixed price agreement valued at $41,000 awarded by the MEDCOM Western Regional Contracting office in Tacoma, Washington, to Cochlear Americas for the procurement of medical products. The award is being made under a sole-source justification pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, indicating that the surgeon has identified these specific products as uniquely suited to meet the patient's medical requirements. The government intends to negotiate directly with Cochlear Americas without engaging in a competitive bidding process, although this notice invites interested parties to express their interest and provide information on their capability to fulfill the requirement within a specified timeframe. While this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, the government will consider any submissions received within forty-five days (or thirty days if under an existing basic ordering agreement) following the publication of the synopsis. The decision to proceed without competition rests solely with the government, which will evaluate responses mainly to determine whether a competitive procurement is warranted. The contract aligns with NAICS code 339113, related to medical equipment manufacturing, and is intended to fulfill a specialized need where alternative sources are not deemed suitable.