Sources Sought for "Brand Name"-Alerton ACM

SUBJECT: This notice is market research to support inclusion of sole source (brand name) specification in Solicitation W912DW22R0003 entitled, Design-Build Construct Consolidated (TFI) Flight Base Operation Facility. This IS NOT a Request for Proposal.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Seattle District, Washington intends to specify the below listed item as part of a larger construction contract to be executed on Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington.  A determination by the Government to not compete this requirement, for the specific item listed below, based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Reference FAR 6.302-1(c), “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements - Application for brand name descriptions.”

1. Ascent Control Module (ACM) - NAICS 333415: Alerton ACM is the hardware used for the entire base Energy Management and Control System (EMCS). New ACM’s are configured to match all necessary device properties and are integrated to fully and successfully communicate with existing components and functioning systems within the Fairchild AFB Energy Management Control System (EMCS).  Documented verification that each ACM meets current Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance will be required.

THIS NOTICE IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH ONLY AND NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. No solicitation will be available as the sole source item will be incorporated into the specifications of the Solicitation for Design-Build Construct Consolidated (TFI) Flight Base Operation Facility.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Vendors who offer potential products/sources that meet the same functional requirements/specifications as the Alerton item, are invited to respond to this notice. Responses must include the following information:

1. Identification of the manufacturer’s name, address, and country of product manufacture.
2. Fully detailed specification sheets.
3. Narrative addressing how your product meets the salient features listed above.

Responses must include company name, address, and point of contact including phone number and email address.

Please send responses to debbie.a.knickerbocker@usace.army.mil and susan.f.newby@usace.army.mil

Responses are due no later than 2:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) 27 April 2022.