Leica Scanning Equipment and Software

The United States Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research Development Center - Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (ERDC-CERL) intends to award a sole source contract to Hexagon US Federal in accordance with FAR Part FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The Government seeks to investigate, compare and evaluate methods for data collection, visualization, and knowledge management that enhances the efficiency of military Cultural Resources Management (CRM) requirements utilizing 3 Dimensional (3D) scanning technology. Thus, the Government requires the equipment listed below: One (1) Leica RTC360 scanner package with peripherals. Two (2) Leica BLK Autonomous Reality Capture (ARC) scanners modified for integrated backpack use with peripherals. Cyclone software upgrades and software maintenance licenses. Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS CCP 1yr Cyclone MODEL CCP 1yr. Cyclone MODEL CCP 1yr CloudWorx AutoCAD Pro CCP 1yr. ENTERPRISE Connector CCP 1yr. The ERDC-CERL team already owns and utilizes Leica scanning equipment and Cyclone software in their CRM research program, and requires the equipment itemized above for data compatibility and continuity purposes. They require the backpack style versions for increased efficiencies in field data collection. Market research has found that Hexagon US Federal is the only vendor that can provide the specific items required. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing which has a size standard of 1250 employees. This is not a small business set aside. Any interested party that believes that they can successfully fulfill this requirement should submit a capability statement to be reviewed. All submission will be considered, however there is no guarantee that submissions in response to this notice will in any way alter the Government's acquisition strategy. Please provide responses to this notice no later than the March 31, 2023, at 12:00 PM, Central Standard Time (CST), to: contact@example.gov Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses to this notice will not be considered as a response to any solicitation, a request to be added to a prospective offers list, or to receive a copy of any solicitation. A determination by the Government not to compete the contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.