Notice of Intent to Sole Source - MKARNS Fire and Gas Detection System Upgrade
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The Department of War, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District, intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to Consilium Marine US, Inc. for the repair and upgrade of the fire and gas detection system on Crane Barge Hendricks at the Pine Bluff Marine Terminal in Arkansas. The work involves replacing the existing CS4000 system with a proprietary successor platform manufactured by Consilium Safety Group, the original equipment manufacturer. Due to the highly specialized nature of the system, including proprietary software, diagnostic tools, and certified technician requirements, Consilium is the only entity capable of ensuring proper integration, functionality, and compliance with safety regulations. Any third-party attempt to perform the work would void warranties and pose unacceptable safety risks. This procurement is justified under FAR 12.102(a) for commercial services and is not open for competitive bidding, though any responsible source may submit a capability statement by the deadline to be considered for future competitive procedures. The action is being conducted under solicitation number W9127S26PA067, with a response deadline of 10:00 a.m. CDT on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. All submissions must be emailed to Deborah Oswalt at Deborah.Oswalt@usace.army.mil. The contract falls under NAICS code 561621 and is associated with the Little Rock office of the Department of Defense. The place of performance is Pine Bluff, Arkansas with a ZIP code of 71602. Primary point of contact is Deborah Oswalt, with Carole Householder listed as secondary. The notice is a presolicitation and does not constitute a request for quotes, but serves as a formal indication of the government’s intent to proceed without competition based on the unique technical constraints of the proprietary system.
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Pine Bluff Marine Terminal, 4001 Port Road, Pine Bluff, AR, AR, 71602Set-Aside
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