76--The US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) intends to award a Sole Source requirement to the CONTINUA HEALTH ALLIANCE, 3855 SW 153RD DR, Beaverton, OR, 97006-5105.

The US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) intends to award a Sole Source requirement to the CONTINUA HEALTH ALLIANCE, 3855 SW 153RD DR, Beaverton, OR, 97006-5105. The contract will be for a five (5)year membership and will provide TATRC voting rights in the selection of standards for medical device interoperability. There are no other organizations like the Continua Alliance. This procurement is being issued in accordance with FAR 6.302; Only one responsible and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. This Synopsis is not considered a Request for Quotation or Proposal. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. If no affirmative written response is received within thirty (30) days after publication of this response (April 13, 2012), the purchase will be awarded without further notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Point of Contact for this action is Keith Batchelor.