65--Special Notice of Intent

The contract under solicitation number W91YU0-15-T-0281 involves the Western Regional Contracting Office in Lacey, WA, planning to award a firm fixed price sole source contract to Cochlear Americas Corporation for approximately $64,000. The contract covers the provision of various Cochlear Nucleus Hearing Aid Implants intended for patient-specific surgeries at Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA. The selection of these products will be determined by the surgeons based on the individual medical needs of each patient, with the stipulation that all products must be FDA-approved. This notice does not constitute a request for quotations and no formal solicitation will be issued. However, firms that believe they can provide suitable supplies or equipment are invited to submit supporting documentation demonstrating the capability of their products, which may be considered for future procurements. Submissions should be directed via email to the designated Purchasing Agent, Mr. Walter J. Bischoff, and will not be accepted through telephone or fax. The procurement will follow the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 13, employing Simplified Acquisition Procedures.