Cochlear Hearing Implants and Accessories

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

Notice Type:

Special Notice Narrative

Regional Health Contracting Office-Central, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas intends to award a sole source contract to Cochlear Americas Corporation, for Hearing Implant systems and Accessories. Cochlear is the manufacturer and has proprietary rights to the BAHA and Vistafix implants and has no other authorized third party vendors.

Award will be made by made on or about 25 September 2020. The primary NAICS code for the requirement is 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing with a size standard of 750.

This notice is neither a request for quotes nor a solicitation of offers; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency for future requirements.

NOTE: INTERESTED VENDORS, PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE ON OR BEFORE

4 September 2020, 1700 PM CDT.

Point of Contact:

Abigail C. Mora Purchasing Agent

abigail.c.mora.civ@mail.mil

Contracting Office Address:

Regional Healthcare Contracting Office- Central

Attn: MCAA-RC, 3551 Roger Brooke Dr

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-6200

Place of Delivery:

San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC)

3851 Roger Brooke Dr

Fort Sam Houston, TX, 78234-6200