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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a single-source, firm-fixed-price supply contract to North Coast Electric Company. The notice pertains to the procurement of Allen Bradley non-ITAS electrical components through a non-competitive acquisition. The statutory authority for this sole source action is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), implemented under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. This special notice follows Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.2 guidelines for synopsizing proposed contract actions. The notice is specifically for electrical component procurement within the Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing NAICS category.

Interested contractors have an opportunity to demonstrate their capability to supply the required components by submitting a written capability statement showing clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government. The deadline for submitting such responses is 10:30 AM Pacific Time on April 18, 2025. Contractors must submit electronic responses via email, and oral communications will not be accepted. If no affirmative written responses are received by the specified deadline, USACE will proceed with awarding the contract to North Coast Electric Company without further notice. The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the proposed requirement. Potential contractors should note that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will not be responsible for any costs incurred in responding to this notice. Eligibility is open to contractors who can prove they can meet the government's specific electrical component requirements.