Water Quality Sondes

The Rock Island District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), intends to procure this requirement on a sole source basis in accordance with the statutory of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), Purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold and only one source reasonably available.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, intends to enter into a firm fixed price contract with YSI Incorporated (Yellow Springs International.)

The NAICS code for this procurement is 334513.

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES and no solicitation will be issued; however, any SAM registered firm that believes it can meet the requirement may give written notification to the Contracting Officer in the form of a capability statement. Supporting evidence in sufficient detail that demonstrates the ability to comply with the requirement listed must be furnished to the point of contact listed below by 13 May 2020 at  2:00 P.M. CT.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, will not reimburse for any costs connected with supplying sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement listed. In order to receive a government award, a firm must be registered in the System award management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Firms must register on a one-time basis, and annually confirm accuracy and completeness of registration information.

Questions and capability statements should be directed to Beth Williams at 309-794-5333 or Elizabeth.A.Williams@usace.army.mil.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

 Three (3) EXO2 10-m capable sondes  with wipers  and the following compatible probes: four (4) -  Non-wiped Conductivity sensor, six( 6) - pH sensor, four(4) - Dissolved Oxygen sensor , and four (4) Turbidity sensors.