--IT IS THE INTENT OF THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLE SOURCE AWARD TO MR. WADE BOWEN TO PERFORM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO SYSTEM REVIEW FOR SEATTLE DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS.

This contract involves providing support services to assist the IT Investment Portfolio System (ITIPS) planner in coordinating the review of ITIPS data in alignment with the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996. The primary focus is on assessing and planning the IT needs of various District offices over a 5 to 7-year horizon. The work requires coordination among Division chiefs and technical support entities within the District, gathering their input, and entering it into the annual ITIPS update via a web application managed by HQUSACE. The contractor is responsible for preparing review comments, responding to District customers, and producing a recommendation report for the IT Steering Committee and the District Executive Team. The government intends to issue this sole source award to Mr. Wade Bowen to perform the ITIPS review for the Seattle District Corps of Engineers under NAICS code 541330. The Department of Defense, through the W071 Endist Seattle office located in Seattle, WA, manages this contract. Communication regarding the contract is directed to Susan Valenzuela, the Purchasing Agent, who serves as the government point of contact. This contract emphasizes collaboration across technical and managerial personnel to align IT investment strategies with long-term district requirements.