--Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The US Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) plans to award a sole source contract to AT&T Government Solutions, Inc. to provide in-ground fiber optic sensor systems, along with related materials and service support. This procurement falls under the NAICS code 334511, which covers search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 750 employees. The government intends to proceed with a non-competitive acquisition pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, citing that only AT&T Government Solutions can satisfy the agency's requirements for this specialized technology. This acquisition will be conducted as a commercial contract using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR 13, and there is no solicitation available for competitive bidding. While not a request for proposals, the agency is allowing any interested and responsible parties to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations for consideration by a specified deadline, providing an opportunity to demonstrate their qualifications. Submissions must be received by 12:00 PM CST on August 18, 2008, and should be sent to the designated contract specialist email. The intention is to streamline the procurement process while ensuring the delivery of highly specialized in-ground fiber optic sensor technology tailored to the agency’s unique requirements.