Notice of Intent to Sole Source Husqvarna CS 2512 Wire Sawing System with RC455 Smartbox

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), has a requirement to purchase a Husqvarna CS 2512 Wire Sawing System with an RC455 Smartbox. The ERDC intends to issue an award to Husqvarna on a sole source basis. It has been determined that the Husqvarna CS 2512 Wire Sawing System with RC455 Smartbox from Husqvarna is the only equipment that has proven to be fully hydraulic with the capability to operate in remote areas without electricity and that allows flexible setup for both horizontal and vertical cutting and positioning. The award will be issued in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b). The NAICS code for this requirement is 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 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.