Notice of intent to award a sole source contract

This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR Part 13 to procure NHI Drilled Shaft Inspection Course #132070. The Government intends to award a sole source contract for the above requirement to Deep Foundations Institute, 326 Lafayette Ave, Hawthorne, NJ 07506-2561. The Proposed contract action is for services which the Government intends to solicit only one source. Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements.

All capability statements received within 3 days of the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order/contract based upon 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 for future requirements. For specific questions, please contact Mr. Michael Johns, Contract Specialist, michael.v.johns@usace.army.mil. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability in their response to this requirement not later than Friday 20th May 2011, 12pm CST.