Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Manitowoc 14000 Master Control Node Replacement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - St. Paul District plans to award a sole source contract to American State Equipment Co. Inc. for the supply and installation of a genuine OEM Master Control Node to replace a faulty unit on a Manitowoc 14000 Crane located at the Fountain City, WI service base. The replacement must be performed using only authentic Original Equipment Manufacturer parts and programmed by a certified technician, ensuring operational integrity and compliance with manufacturer specifications. The agency has determined that American State Equipment Co. Inc. is the only responsible source capable of meeting this technical requirement, and therefore no competitive bidding process will be initiated. This action is being publicized in accordance with FAR 5.201(b)(1) to allow for potential protests or alternative proposals from other qualified vendors. All responsible parties who believe they can meet the specified requirements may submit written notification to Contract Specialist John Riederer by May 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM CDT, including sufficient detail to demonstrate compliance with the technical and sourcing criteria. Responses must be sent electronically to John.P.Riederer@usace.army.mil and are limited to a three-day window following the notice publication date of May 19, 2026. This announcement does not constitute a solicitation, and no official request for proposals or quotes is available. The contract falls under NAICS code 811310, and the performance location is identified by the zip code 54629 in Fountain City, WI, while the contracting office is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.