Notice of Intent for brand name or equal description for ADT equipment for Multiple Facilities at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, MO.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District (USACE) has issued a Special Notice regarding a forthcoming construction proposal for multiple buildings at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) in Missouri. The notice specifically addresses the intent to include brand name equipment requirements in the upcoming solicitation, referencing Section 888(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017. The equipment list includes telecommunications, access control, and security systems from specific manufacturers such as Cisco, Avaya, Juniper, and Lenel. This special notice is designed to provide transparency about the planned procurement and allow potential contractors to demonstrate their capability to meet the specified equipment requirements. The notice is not a formal solicitation, but rather an opportunity for interested parties to submit capability statements.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit detailed capability statements that demonstrate their ability to provide the specified equipment or equivalent alternatives. The submission deadline is 11:00 AM CST on April 29, 2025, with all materials to be sent to michael.g.france@usace.army.mil. All responsible sources are eligible to submit capability statements, which will be carefully evaluated by the agency. The equipment must comply with specific provisions, including Provision 52.225-12 (Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements) and Clause 52.225-11 (Buy American-Construction Materials under Trade Agreements). The primary objective is to ensure compatibility, maintainability, and continued servicing of existing systems at the LCAAP facility. Interested contractors must provide sufficient written detail to allow USACE to assess their capability to meet the complex technical requirements of the project.