Upgrade of Automated Control System @ NSBL&D

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers intends to solicit on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 to WESCO Distribution, Inc., 100 Branch Road, West Columbia, SC 29170-3182.  This procurement is conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.  The WESCO Distribution, Inc.,  is the only known source capable of meeting the Governments requirements due to being the only local distributor authorized to provide Allen-Bradley branded parts and supplies which are necessary to complete the upgrade of the existing Automated Control System at the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam, Augusta, GA.  The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.  Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:00 PM on 23 September 2009.  Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort 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.  No RFQ will be issued based upon this Notice of Intent.  Interested parties may submit any information for consideration by the Government to angela.brown@usace.army.mil with the solicitation number referenced in the subject line.