R--Aquatic Vegetation Sampling

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) intends to issue a sole source award utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures to Gator Creek Technologies LLC, 6741 Nells Way, Lakeland, FL 33813-3783, as the only responsible source that can provide expertise in sampling aquatic vegetation in sites that have received large-scale or novel management for selective control of invasive plants on multiple waters in Florida. This acquisition is being conducted under simplified acquisition procedures. There are no set-aside restrictions for this requirement. The intended procurement will be classified under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541360 with a Small Business Size Standard of $15,000,000.00. This notice of intent is for information purposes only. All sources eligible to provide these services must respond in writing. Responses must be supported with clear and convincing evidence to clearly articulate the ability to provide these services as outlined above. A request for documentation will not be considered as an affirmative response. If no responses are received, within 5 calendar days after publication of this notice, to the effect that comparable services are available, and that it is more advantageous to the Government than obtaining this product through a sole-source contract, then a sole source acquisition award will be made. A determination by the Government not to compete based on 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. Capability statements shall be submitted only by e-mail as a Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Excel, or Adobe PDF attachment to [email protected]. Statements are due by 1200 (12:00pm) Central Standard Time 15 June 2015. No phone calls will be accepted. Point of Contact Traci K. Hoofman, Contract Specialist, Phone 601-634-4849, Email [email protected]. Place of Performance Multiple sites in Florida including but not limited to the following: Lake Cypress Lake Hatchineha Lake Jackson Lake Kissimmee Lake Okeechobee East Lake Tohopkealiga West Lake Tohopekaliga St. Johns River Kissimmee River Country: UNITED STATES