--Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Contracting Office plans to issue a sole source contract to Lafayette Instrument Company, Inc., located in Lafayette, Indiana, for the supply and delivery of sixty portable credibility assessment screening systems (PCASS). This procurement falls under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334519, which encompasses other measuring and controlling device manufacturing, and targets businesses with no more than 500 employees. The award will be made without competition pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, citing only one responsible source capable of meeting the agency's specific requirements. This procurement will follow simplified acquisition procedures under FAR 13 and does not involve a request for competitive proposals or a standard solicitation process. However, interested and capable parties are invited to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations for consideration by 3:00 PM CST on November 7, 2008, via the designated Contract Specialist email. The government emphasizes that no other suppliers or services can satisfy the agency's technical and operational needs for this specialized equipment.