65--SOLE SOURCE ANNOUNCEMENT

The US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity intends to award a sole source contract to Ziggy Tubes and Wires Inc., located in Sparta, Tennessee, for the procurement of Electrokeratome Units along with two Drive Motor sets. The acquisition is being conducted without full and open competition, as awarding the contract to any other manufacturer would significantly delay ongoing research projects. The procurement follows the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302, which allows for other than full and open competition under specific circumstances. While the contract is set to be awarded sole source, the agency is still open to receiving capability statements, proposals, or quotations from any responsible sources. These submissions will be considered if received within fifteen days of the announcement’s publication date. If no written responses are submitted within this period, the contract will be awarded directly to Ziggy Tubes and Wires Inc. Inquiries or further communication regarding this procurement can be directed to the designated point of contact via the provided email address.