65--This is a notice of the Government's intent to solicit, negotiate and award a sole source contract with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302, to MEDTRONIC, INC, for surgical purposes.

The Government intends to award a sole source contract to Medtronic, Inc. under FAR 6.302 for the procurement of surgical implants and equipment, specifically cables, multi-lead trialing spinal cord simulators, and lead trial restore devices. This decision stems from a medical professional's specific choice of implants, which leaves no room for compatible alternatives or substitutes. While this notice signals the Government's intent to move forward without competitive proposals, interested parties are invited to express their interest and capability or provide an equipment list for review. The Government retains full discretion to determine whether to proceed with a competitive procurement based on the responses received. Responses must be submitted via email only to Mrs. Mary Martin at [email hidden] by 6:00 AM EST on May 4, 2011; telephonic inquiries will not be accepted. This solicitation, identified by number W91YTZ-11-T-0046, is categorized under NAICS code 339113 and pertains to surgical purposes. The notice clarifies that it is not a solicitation for competitive proposals but a procedural step to confirm sole source justification before contract award.