KO Determination_Redacted.pdf

This is a Contracting Officer's Determination document justifying the limitation of competition for a federal contract action under the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT). The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, is awarding a purchase order to CSX Transportation, Inc. (500 Water Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202) for engineering review services of a Johnson County Facility Relocation Management (FRM) project. The work involves reviewing preliminary engineering design plans, drawings, and related documents submitted by the Agency, conducting office and field reviews, attending meetings, and preparing correspondence and reports related to the project. The period of performance extends from February 2026 to July 2027, with an approximate total contract value of $35,000. The contract is structured as a fixed-price purchase order funded by Civil Works (Supplemental) in Fiscal Year 2018.

The justification for sole-source award is based on Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1), citing that only one source is reasonably available. CSX Transportation is identified as the sole capable entity because it is the owner and operator of the rail lines being impacted by the project and holds exclusive legal responsibility for approving work that may affect the property and rail infrastructure. Additionally, CSX is the only authorized provider of flagger services required for the project. A Notice of Intent was posted to SAM.gov on February 5, 2026, with a closing date of February 20, 2026, and no competing responses were received. The contracting officer has certified that the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable and that this sole-source award is in the Government's best interest.