Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers- Vicksburg District, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, intends to award a sole source purchase order to Puckett Machinery, 100 Caterpillar Drive, Flowood, MS for the supply and furnishing of all necessary parts and labor to restore the following Caterpillar equipment: DT231 D6T, DT-232 D6T, CW-EXV-P6, and DT-235 back to the original manufacturer's design and operational specifications under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

A copy of the Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition is attached. Puckett Machinery is the southwest Mississippi regional authorized factory repair center for Caterpillar equipment and they are fully capable of performing the required repair services in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Therefore this highly limits the available personnel to complete this job.

This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) and no solicitation is available for this procurement. Nevertheless, any firm or individual that believes it is capable of meeting the Vicksburg District's requirements described herein may submit a capabilities statement; which, if received within five (5) calendar days of the date of this announcement, will be considered. Responses to this posting must be submitted via e-mail, no phone calls will be accepted. A determination not to compete the described purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Federal Government. Any questions or comments should be directed to Brent Hester, contract specialist, via email at Richard.B.Hester@usace.army.mil.