--Upgrade Existing SCADA and Control System Software

Mobile District intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Advantage Industrial Automation, 4775 River Green Parkway, Duluth, Georgia 30096 to provide the newest version of Intellution IFIX software in order upgrade the existing SCADA and control systems at various Corps of Engineers power plants throughout Georgia pursuant to the authority under FAR 6.302. The manufacturer of this software is GE Fanuc and their authorized distributor is Advantage Industrial Automation. The orginial supply contract for the SCADA system provided all the hardware and software and to switch to a different software would impact the Corps by losing investments in equipment and installation costs and pose compatibility problems between current equipment and replacement equipment if another vendor were selected. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement and submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received by 2:00pm, CST, May 14, 2008 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.