66--SPECIAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - PLASTI-FAB, INC.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), plans to award a sole source contract to Plasti-Fab, Inc., located in Tualatin, Oregon, to supply 10 units of 60-degree trapezoidal flumes. This procurement falls under the North American Industry Classification System code 334519, which covers other measuring and controlling device manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The acquisition will be conducted as a commercial purchase using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR 13, specifically under the sole source provision allowed by FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii) and Section 4202 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996. This notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, and no formal solicitation will be issued. However, responsible sources interested in providing capability statements, proposals, or quotations may submit their information for government consideration by 10:00 AM CST on November 22, 2010, via email to the designated Contract Specialist. The primary intent is to procure these specialized measuring devices directly from Plasti-Fab, Inc. due to their unique capabilities or qualifications, with the transaction facilitated under streamlined federal acquisition rules.