Pre-solicitation Award Notice for BAHA and Nucleus Implants

Pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1), the U.S. Army, MEDCOM, Regional Health Contracting Office-Pacific (Joint Base Lewis-McChord Health Contracting Branch), Lacey, WA, intends to issue a sole source firm-fixed price  award under solicitation W81K0221Q0132 to Cochlear Americas Corporation in the estimated amount of $100,000.00 for an 03 priority purchase of BAHA and Nucleus Implants/Instruments  that will be used in patient specific surgeries located in the Department of Anesthesia and Operative Service at Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), JBLM, Tacoma, WA. Prior to the surgery, the surgeon shall make the determination that these products or other branded products will best meet the individual patients’ medical needs/requirements. All products must be FDA approved.  The proposed contract action is for supplies or services which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by FAR Subpart 13.501(a)(1), sole source 
(including brand name). 
This notice is not a request for quote/proposal and no solicitation will be issued.  Any firm that believes it can provide the stated supplies/equipment can provide supporting documents demonstrating their products capabilities and specifications.  Responses received will be used for future acquisitions.  Information can be sent to the Purchasing Agent Ms. Kendre Green, kendre.m.green.civ@mail.mil .  No telephone or facsimile requests will be accepted. This procurement will be prepared in accordance with FAR Part 13, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.