The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. The United States Air Force intends to negotiate sole source award with: Intuitive Surgical, INC. Sunnyvale, CA; for the purchase of: 
Item 1) 5 boxes PN 420006 Large Needle Driver, Item 2) 4 boxes PN 420172 Maryland Bipolar Forceps, Item 3) 4 boxes PN 420179 Hot Shears, Item 4) 5 boxes PN 420205 Fenestrated Bipolar Forceps, Item 5) 8 boxes PN 400077 Cannula Seal, and Item6) 6 boxes PN 400180.
Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals nor a solicitation for offers. However, all proposals received within 3 days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any interested party may inquire with the above point of contacts.