65--NOTICE OF INTENT

The Western Regional Contracting Office in Lacey, Washington, plans to award a firm fixed price sole source contract to Med-El Corporation valued at approximately $50,000. The contract is for the provision of various FDA-approved ENT implants and supplies to be used in patient-specific surgeries at Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The decision to use these products will be made by the surgeon prior to surgery, based on the individual medical needs of each patient. The procurement will follow the Simplified Acquisition Procedures outlined in FAR Part 13. This notice is not a solicitation or request for quotation, but any other firms interested in supplying these items are invited to submit supporting documentation that demonstrates the capabilities of their products for consideration in future acquisitions. All responses should be sent directly via email to the designated Purchasing Agent, Mr. Walter J. Bischoff, with no acceptance of telephone or fax inquiries. The contract falls under NAICS code 339113 and pertains specifically to medical product supply for surgical use.