02.08 AASHTO J&A Sole Source_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a Sole Source and Brand Name Justification under FAR Part 13 for a Master Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Research and Development Center (ERDC) has a recurring need for Onsite Laboratory Assessments to support their research. ERDC intends to award a 5-year Master BPA to AASHTO (Cage 3L6S7) on a sole source basis. AASHTO products are critical as the AASHTO test methods are used daily to support ongoing research across multiple ERDC laboratories. This assessment will require ERDC engineers, scientists, and technicians to demonstrate proficiency, provide calibration documentation, and an in-house Quality Assurance manual. The applicable NAICS code is 541350 (Building Inspection Services) with a $11.5 million size standard. This is an informational notice only, not a request for competitive quotes or proposals. Interested vendors may submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations by 1:00PM CST on 05 June 2024 to be considered.