68--AQUATIC HERBICIDE - GALLEON

The Mobile District plans to issue a solicitation for the brand name aquatic herbicide Galleon, which contains the active ingredient Penoxsulam, for the purpose of treating submerged plants at Lake Seminole, Florida. This action is justified under FAR 6.302-1, indicating that only one responsible source can meet the agency's requirements, and no other supplies or services are acceptable substitutes. The notice is not a solicitation for offers but serves as an official announcement of intent. Interested parties who are aware of alternative herbicides containing Penoxsulam may submit written information and supporting documentation to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District within 15 calendar days of the notice date, to potentially influence whether the solicitation will remain brand name or open to competition. If no relevant submissions are received, the Mobile District will proceed with soliciting Galleon exclusively. This procurement falls under NAICS code 325320, related to pesticide manufacturing, and is managed by the Department of Defense's W074 Endist Mobile office located in Mobile, Alabama. The solicitation number assigned to this action is W9127812T0045, and the announcement was posted on August 22, 2012. The point of contact for submitting information is Helene Mitchell at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and submissions can be made either by mail or email. The information provided in response to this notice is intended solely for determining if a competitive procurement will be conducted using brand name or equal criteria.