Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source

The Regional Health Contracting Office at Fort Hood, Texas plans to award a firm fixed-price sole source contract to Affirmative Solutions LLC, a small business, for the provision of orthopedic surgical supplies and implants to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center. This award is being made under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), which allows for a sole source contract when only one source is reasonably available due to factors such as urgency, exclusive licensing, brand name, or industrial mobilization. The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 339113, which corresponds to surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing. Affirmative Solutions LLC, located in Carrollton, Georgia, is the sole provider selected for this procurement, and competitive quotes are not being requested as part of this process. The contract reflects the determination by the Contracting Officer that the circumstances warrant awarding to a single source, in line with the FAR regulations. The intention to award this sole source contract was publicly posted, providing transparency despite the lack of competition. The Contracting Specialist overseeing this acquisition is Shenecqua N. Soares. This notification serves as an official declaration of the intent to award, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while addressing the specific needs of the medical center.