Intent to Sole Source - Port and Starboard Engine

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, intends to procure MV LaSalle's Port and Starboard Engine inframe overhaul, 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)(i), Purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold and only one source reasonably available. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, intends to enter into a firm fixed-price contract with Patten Industries of Elmhurst, IL.

The NAICS code for this procurement is 811310 with size standard of $7.5 million.

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 Contracting Officer in the form of a capability statement. Supporting evidence in sufficient detail that demonstrates the ability to comply with the requirement listed must be furnished to the point of contact listed below by Tuesday, March, 15, 2016 at 10:00 AM CT. 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. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, will not reimburse for any costs connected with supplying sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement listed. In order to receive a government award, a firm must be registered in the System award management (SAM) (www.sam.gov). Firms must register on a one-time basis, and annually confirm accuracy and completeness of registration information.

Questions and capability statements should be directed to Justine Womboldt at 309-794-5488 or Justine.a.womboldt@usace.army.mil.

The following specifications are required for a vendor:

a)USACE - Rock Island District has a requirement to provide the materials and services required to restore the MV LaSalle's port and starboard engines to a safe and reliable operation by complying with Caterpillar Standards and Specifications.

Section 508 Product Requirements-Information, documentation, and support requirements from 36 CFR part 1194 Subpart D have been determined to apply to this acquisition. Solicitation respondents must describe how the information, documentation, and support proposed for Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) deliverables meet at least those information, documentation, and support requirements identified as applicable in the attached Government Product/Service Accessibility Template (GPAT).