--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 TEI Rock Drills located in Montrose, Colorado, for providing hands-on training on the use of their rock drill and related support equipment. This acquisition falls under the NAICS code 333120, which represents Construction Machinery Manufacturing, and adheres to the small business size standard of 750 employees. The procurement will be conducted as a commercial acquisition using simplified acquisition procedures according to FAR 13, and it is justified under FAR 6.302-1, allowing only one responsible source since no other suppliers or services meet the agency's requirements. This announcement does not solicit competitive proposals, and no formal solicitation is available. However, all interested and responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for consideration by the government by 12:00 PM CST on August 14, 2008, directed to the designated Contract Specialist via email. The contract is intended to address specific training needs that only TEI Rock Drills can fulfill, emphasizing the unique nature of the required equipment and expertise.