A02.14 Sole Source Justification_REDACTED FINAL.pdf

This sole source justification document provides details for a proposed sole source award to support beach forecasting services for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center. The related federal contract opportunity is solicitation number W912HZ23R0XRP for beach forecasting support services with a pre-solicitation notice date. The sole source justification cites the incumbent contractor's proprietary models, specialized expertise, and institutional knowledge as rationale for limiting competition. The services required under the sole source include operating and maintaining the existing beach forecasting system, conducting research to advance models and methodologies, and providing forecasts to support coastal community resilience and emergency response activities. The proposed sole source award would be for a one-year base period and four one-year options, with an estimated total value of $5 million.