65--NOTICE OF INTENT TO MAKE A SOLE SOURCE AWARD - FAR PART 6.302-1

The Western Regional Contracting Office of MEDCOM plans to award a fixed-price contract to Sonosite Incorporated for the one-time purchase of four Ultrasound Units for Bassett Army Community Hospital at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. The total contract value is $91,777.80. This procurement is intended to be a sole source acquisition under FAR 6.302, meaning the government will solicit and negotiate with only one source without competitive bidding. Although this notice is not a request for competitive proposals, interested parties are invited to express their interest and capability within 45 days (or 30 days if the award is under a current basic ordering agreement) of the synopsis publication. Any proposals received will be reviewed by the government to determine if competitive procurement is necessary. The government's decision to proceed without competition is at its sole discretion, and any information or proposals submitted during the response period will typically be used only to assess whether to engage in competitive bidding. The contract falls under NAICS code 334510, which relates to the manufacture and sale of medical devices and equipment, specifically ultrasound units. This action ensures that Bassett Army Community Hospital will be supplied with these critical medical devices from a single approved provider, streamlining the acquisition process while allowing for potential supplier input during the notice period.