Notice of Intent (NOI) to Sole Source - Design-Build Maintenance and Repair Army Reserve (MRAR) for Equipment Concentration Site (ECS) at Fort Cavazos, TX

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Louisville District has issued a Special Notice regarding a Design-Build Maintenance and Repair Army Reserve (MRAR) project at the Equipment Concentration Site (ECS) B-56767 located at Fort Cavazos, Texas. The notice concerns a solicitation for proposals that includes a specific brand-name sole source requirement for a Fire Alarm Monitoring System utilizing Monaco Enterprises Incorporated (MEI) fire alarm radio and alarm transceiver equipment. This specialized requirement is driven by the need to maintain compatibility with the installation's existing fire protection standards and system integrity. The notice is categorized under Commercial and Institutional Building Construction with a NAICS code of 236220 and is set aside for small businesses.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to inform potential contractors about the upcoming construction contract and provide an opportunity for interested parties to submit capability statements if they believe they can meet the specified requirements. Contractors wishing to be considered must submit a written capability statement with sufficient detail to demonstrate their ability to perform the described work. The submission deadline is 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on March 24, 2025, and must be sent via email to Bonny.C.Dylewski@usace.army.mil. While this is not a competitive proposal solicitation, all responsible sources are invited to submit capability statements for review. The notice emphasizes that the sole source requirement is specifically for the MEI fire alarm system, which is deemed essential for maintaining the installation's fire protection standards. Eligible contractors should carefully review the technical specifications and be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation of their capabilities.