Notice of Intent to Sole Source 50MM Resonant Column Apparatus

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), has a requirement to purchase a 50MM Resonant Column Apparatus. The ERDC intends to issue an award to Global Digital Systems (CAGE Code: U5305) on a sole source basis. It has been determined that the 50MM Resonant Column Apparatus from Global Digital Systems is the only equipment that has proven to be compatible with the laboratory's existing data collection systems, software versions, hardware mounting devices, and databases of historical measurements. In order to maintain consistency over the years of testing, the use of this 50MM Resonant Column Apparatus from Global Digital Systems is mandatory. The award will be issued in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b). The NAICS code for this requirement is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 500 employees.

This notice is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals. A solicitation will not be issued. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. The information submitted must be provided in sufficient detail to demonstrate the vendor's ability to fulfill this requirement. The contractor must also provide a description of their past experience in fulfilling requirements which are the same or similar to this requirement and references for each.

Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Responses to this requirement may be submitted to Jody Criss at Jody.Criss@usace.army.mil. The solicitation number shall be included in the subject line of the e-mail submission. Responses must be received no later than 5 days from the posted date of this notice.