Intent_to_Sole_Source.pdf

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, intends to procure this requirement on a sole source basis in accordance with the statutory of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

The minimum government need is to procure ruggedized, high spatial accuracy GNSS units compatible with the existing hardware, software, and data processing workflow currently used by the Rock Island District.

Specifications Trimble Geo7x Centimeter Kit with Range Finder and 2m Range-Pole (PN: TW-88181-55-KIT), or equivalent

• Dual frequency GNSS receiver and antenna

• Capable of collecting RTK centimeter grade positions

• Integrated camera and laser range finder

• Integrated Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Cellular

• Sunlight readable display

• Ruggedized, water-resistant

• Kit must include survey range pole, bracket, bipod, external GNSS antenna, rechargeable batteries (x2), AC charger, and transport case

• 4-year hardware warranty

• Must support data collection using the Trimble TerraFlex mobile application

• Must support data submissions using Trimble InSphere cloud service

The existing system of GNSS units, software, and data processing workflow represents unique supplies and services available only from one responsible source. Therefore, the use of brand name descriptions is essential to the Government’s requirements, thereby precluding consideration of products manufactured by another company.

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, intends to enter into a firm, fixed-price contract with Seiler Instrument, 3433 tree Court Ind. Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63122. The NAICS code for this procurement is 334511, with a size standard not to exceed 1,250 employees.

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES and NO solicitation will be issued; however, any small-business firm that believes it can meet the requirement may give written notification to the contract specialist (Information provided below). Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement listed. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on 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.

Contract Specialist: Benjamin Kimbell Email: benjamin.j.kimbell@usace.army.mil