65--NOTICE OF INTENT

The US Army Medical Command intends to award a contract for the supply of a hip surgical set, with Zimmer, Inc., located in Warsaw, Indiana, identified as the suggested contractor. Although this is not a formal request for proposal, the Government is inviting companies capable of providing an equivalent product to submit their technical capabilities, including detailed technical specifications, past performance data, pricing, and delivery timelines. This information will be evaluated by Government technical representatives to inform consideration for future procurement needs. The contract, identified under solicitation number W91YTV9223M001 and posted on August 14, 2009, falls under the NAICS code 339113, which pertains to surgical and medical instrument manufacturing. The solicitation emphasizes that while Zimmer, Inc. is the recommended supplier, alternative suppliers with comparable products may be considered based on their submissions, ensuring competitive options for meeting the Medical Command's requirements.