--Intent to Award

Madigan Army Medical Center's Western Regional Contracting Office plans to award a requirements contract to Abbott Laboratories under FAR 13.106-1 for cardiac and vascular products. The contract will cover a base period from October 1, 2006, through September 30, 2007, with the possibility of four additional one-year option periods, bringing the total estimated value to $1,750,000. This action is not open for competitive proposals, and the government retains discretion on whether to proceed without competition based on responses to the notice. Responses will mainly inform the government’s decision on whether a competitive procurement is necessary. The contract aligns with NAICS code 339113, indicating a focus on medical equipment manufacturing. No solicitation will be issued, and the government emphasizes that information gathered is primarily to evaluate the need for competition rather than to initiate one. Details such as the specific place of performance and point of contact were not provided in the notice. This streamlined approach facilitates timely acquisition of essential cardiac and vascular items to support medical operations at Madigan Army Medical Center.