65--Special Notice

The Western Regional Contracting Office plans to award a sole-source contract valued at $62,000 to Cochlear Americas for a one-time purchase of patient-specific implants. This procurement will be conducted under the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1, which allows for a non-competitive negotiation with a single source due to the specialized nature of the requirement. Although this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, interested parties may submit information expressing their interest and capability to fulfill the requirement within 45 days (or 30 days if the award is made under an existing basic ordering agreement). The responses received will inform the Government’s decisions for future procurements but will not affect the current sole-source action, which remains at the Government’s sole discretion. This acquisition falls under NAICS code 339113, related to surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing. The opportunity is primarily for specialized medical implants tailored to individual patients, underscoring the need for a unique supplier able to meet these specifications.