23--Siesmic beam

The Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Contracting Office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to issue a sole source contract to Applied Research Associates, Inc. (Vertek) for the purchase of a seismic beam. This equipment is specifically required by the Geotechnical Engineering and Geosciences Branch and is unique to Vertek, as it is the only provider whose equipment is compatible with the Government-owned Cone Penetration Test (CPT) system. The procurement will be conducted as a commercial acquisition under simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR 13 and the Clinger-Cohen Act, without a competitive solicitation. The contract title is "23--Seismic beam" with solicitation number W81EWF10887129, posted on April 8, 2011. Although this is a sole source action, any responsible party interested in providing capability statements, proposals, or quotations may submit them for consideration by 5:00 PM CST on April 13, 2011. Submissions should be sent to the designated Contract Specialist via the provided government email address. The acquisition falls under the NAICS code 336212, which covers the relevant industrial classification.