Notice of Intent to Sole Source

USACE, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) intend to issue a sole source award to Science Applications International Corporation, 7080 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia, Maryland, 21046 for the purchase and delivery of SAIC built and modified, quantity of five (5) each, IKE-305 devices. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334290, Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing, and the Small Business Size Standard is 750 employees.

The Government intends to procure from only one source under the FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The ERDC requires a mobile data entry tool which can run the GATER software. The IKE device is the only fully compatible handheld device which can run the GATER software, since it is the only handheld device with all the components GATER mobile is designed to runGPS, camera, voice recorder, laser rangefinder, as well as Windows-Mobile-compatible PDA interface. Delivery of these instruments is required within 30 - 45 days after contract award.

A firm-fixed price award will be made utilizing the Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This is not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation is available at this time. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation to the Contract Specialist by 04:00 PM CDT, Friday, September 18, 2009. Interested parties may submit information for consideration by the government to: Jenny.R.Smith@usace.army.mil