Intent to Sole Source - Upper Mississippi River Basin Association

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, has a requirement for coordination meetings in compliance with the Water Resource Development Act (WRDA) of 1986, as amended by the Water Resource Development Act of 1999, which requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to consult with the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin, and the Department of the Interior regarding implementation of the Upper Mississippi River Restoration Authorization in accordance with the Statutory of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES and no solicitation will be issued; however, any 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

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 US 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 Jubbar J. Arshad at jubbar.j.arshad@usace.army.mil