A11 - Notice of Intent.pdf

Notice of Intent to Solicit and Award a Sole Source Contract to American Bureau of

Shipping

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, intends to award a sole source contract to American Bureau of Shipping, The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supplies, materials, and services to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Wilmington District, Dredge

“MURDEN and the Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) “BRANDY STATION” to provide marine inspection, surveying, classification, design review, technical services, and related support services required for USACE vessels and other Government owned vessels for which USACE acts as an agent. Both Wilmington District vessels are home-based in Wilmington, NC but perform work along the entire east coast of the United States, from Maine to Texas. ABS also outlines USACE’s requirements for technical support services that will help equip its naval architects, engineers, and crews with the resources needed to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and class maintenance requirements. Since DOW is required under 46 U.S.C. 3316 to recognize ABS as its agent in classifying USACE vessels and in matters related to classification, the use of the term “Contractor” hereinafter refers exclusively to ABS.

This action will result in a firm fixed price contract.

This Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive proposals.

There is no solicitation document. No RFP will be available for competitive proposals. Phone calls will not be accepted.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541990 – All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. The small business size standard is $19,500,000.00.

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition for this acquisition is 10

U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 6.103-1, 'Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.' This requirement is documented and processed in accordance with RFO Part 12, 'Acquisition of

Commercial Products and Commercial Services,' utilizing policies and procedures for the solicitation and evaluation of commercial offerings.

The point of contact for this action is Contract Specialist, Terri Adams, who can be reached at

Terri.m.adams@usace.army.mil and Contracting Officer Ros Shoemaker, who can be reached at rosalind.m.shoemaker@usace.army.mil. Interested parties may express their interest and provide a capabilities statement NLT 29 July 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. A determination not to compete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the

Government.

mailto:Terri.m.adams@usace.army.mil mailto:rosalind.m.shoemaker@usace.army.mil