65--NOTICE OF INTENT

The Western Regional Contracting Office of MEDCOM in Tacoma, Washington, plans to award a fixed-price contract valued at $50,000 to Cochlear Americas for the provision of implants. This procurement is being conducted under the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1, which allows for non-competitive awarding due to the determination by the surgeon that these specific FDA-approved products uniquely meet the patient’s medical needs. The contract emphasizes that all products supplied must comply with FDA approval standards and fulfill both the surgeon's and patient’s specific medical requirements. Although this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, the government invites interested parties to express their interest and capability to supply similar requirements in the future. Any information submitted within 45 days of the notice’s publication will be reviewed solely to assist the government in deciding whether to conduct a future competitive procurement. The decision to proceed without competition remains at the government’s discretion.