65 -- SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF MEDICAL ITEMS

The United States Air Force plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Cochlear Americas Inc. of Englewood, Colorado, for the urgent procurement of two implantable Nucleus Contour devices along with related hardware, intended for critical and compelling surgical procedures. This procurement is not being conducted through a competitive solicitation, and no formal request for quotes has been issued. Interested parties seeking additional information can contact the designated Air Force representative via email. This purchase falls under the NAICS code 339113 and is managed by the 502 Cons Cl office within the Department of Defense, located at JBSA Lackland, Texas. The key contacts for this contract include a Contract Specialist, Bruce C Taylor, and a Contracting Officer, Tracy E Harris, both reachable through provided email addresses and phone numbers. The transaction underscores the urgent need for specialized medical devices to support military healthcare requirements and emphasizes direct negotiation with a single supplier recognized for their capability in supplying these specific implantable medical items.