Intent to Award Sole-Source for Purchase/Delivery of One Ross Model 825C Portable Survey Recorder For USACE-St. Paul District Dredge Fleet

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, intends to award a sole source purchase order to Ross Laboratories, Inc., 3138 Fairview Avenue E., Seattle, WA 98102-3097, to provide the Ross Laboratories 825C Portable Survey Recorder, serial interface cable P/N B5250, Bulk Mounting Bracket P/N B5253. The key specific characteristic that limits availability to a single source is that the St. Paul District has standardized Ross devices on all other Hydographic Survey systems. Acquisition of other brands will require significant additional costs associated with training, software and support. This synopsis is a notice of intent to issue an award under other than full and open competition and should not be considered a request for competitive proposals. The determination of the Government not to open subject requirement to full and open competition was made in accordance with FAR 13.106-1 and is solely at the descretion of the Government. J&A document is attached. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining future procurements.