Lock Operations Management Application (LOMA): GateHouse Application

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 5.101 requiring dissemination of information for proposed contract actions. This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract and is not a request for competitive quotes/proposals. The statutory authority for this sole source procurement is prescribed by 13.106-1(b).

The Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) intends to issue a five year (one 12-month base year; and four 12-month option years); firm fixed prices; sole source award contract to GATEHOUSE USA CORP, Tampa Florida, in accordance with FAR 13.501(a)(2)(i).

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement demonstrating the ability to provide the requested services, which shall be considered by the agency before the intended award date. All submissions will be considered; however, there is no guarantee that submissions will in any way alter the Government’s acquisition strategy. Interested sources who submit data are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature. The Government shall not reimburse interested sources for any information provided. No requests for capability briefings will be honored. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Interested vendors must respond to this notice prior to 29 March 2024 at 2:00 pm Central Time by sending an email to Angela.D.Holcomb@usace.army.mil AND chl-ct-quotes@usace.army.mil.

Background: The Lock Operations Management Application (LOMA) system is designed to collect, store, and display operational data to assist lock operations and vessel operators on the inland waterways. The primary data component is the Automatic Identification System (AIS) that provides real-time and historical display of navigation information via equipment placed at lock locations. The objective is acquire LOMA software and to provide ongoing support and enhancements for the USACE Lock Operations Management Application (LOMA) system by providing ongoing support for the LOMA operational system and to maintain LOMA software in operational status; ensure software updates are properly developed and delivered; ensure updates to LOMA software are completed to ensure operation with any operating system or other software environment updates and to develop and implement enhancements as identified by LOMA users and program management.

Telephone responses will not be accepted. Any responses to this notice of intent should include the text LOMA in the subject line of the response. Responses to this notice will not be considered as a response to any solicitation, a request to be added to a prospective offers list, or to receive a copy of any solicitation. A determination by the Government not to compete the contract based upon 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.