66--SPECIAL NOTICE WITH INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - RIEGL USA INC

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center’s Field Research Facility in Duck, NC, seeks to acquire a specialized Terrestrial Laser Scanner with specific advanced features including increased laser power exceeding 1 kilometer, incremental sampling angle, compatibility with their existing acquisition software and Riegl driver library, as well as a climate control enclosure. RieglUSA Inc., located in Orlando, FL, has been identified as the sole capable provider that meets these unique technical requirements, justifying a sole source procurement under FAR 13.105. This procurement is not open for competitive proposals, and no formal solicitation document will be issued. However, the Government invites any responsible sources interested in this requirement to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations for consideration by 2:00 p.m. CST on September 20, 2011. Correspondence and submissions should reference the solicitation number W81EWF12497488 and be directed to the Contract Specialist via the provided email. This special notice underscores that RieglUSA is uniquely positioned to fulfill this need for the Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory, given the critical performance and integration characteristics required for the project.