Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Lock and Dam 18's Work Flat

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, intends to procure supplies and minimial services for repairs to Lock and Dam 18's work flat. These supplies and services must be done at Lock and Dam due to the inability to transport the work flat. This procurement will be on a sole source basis with Oquawka Boats and Fabrications INC in accordance with the statutory of 10 USC 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 13.103-1(b)(1)(i), purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold and one source reasonably available.

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES and no solicitation will be issued; however, any business 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 Feburary 5th, 2023 at 10:00 AM CST.

A determination by the Government not to complete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice to 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 Government will not reimburse for any costs connected with supplying sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement listed. In order to received a government award, a firm must be registered in the system award management (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 Joseph Porter at joseph.e.porter@usace.army.mil