65--NOTICE TO AWARD

The Department of the Army's MEDCOM Western Regional Contracting Office in Tacoma, Washington, plans to award a sole-source contract valued at $41,000 to Cochlear America for implant products tailored to meet specific medical needs as determined by the attending surgeon. The procurement is conducted under FAR Part 6.302-1, which allows non-competitive contracting due to unique medical requirements. All products provided must be FDA approved and fulfill the precise medical needs of the patient and surgeon. This notification serves to inform interested parties that while it is not a solicitation for bids, any expressions of interest or capability to meet future similar requirements can be submitted within 45 days for consideration in potential subsequent procurements. The government retains full discretion on whether to pursue competitive contracting in the future. This contract, identified by solicitation number W91YU0-10-T-0099, relates to the acquisition of specialized medical implant products covered under the NAICS code 339113. The notice underscores that the final decision not to compete the contract lies solely with the government, and responses received during the interest period will mainly influence the determination of whether future procurements will be competitively pursued. The work location details and specific office contacts were not provided in the public notice.