Notice of Intent - Compilation & Analysis of Shallow-Draft/Inland Vessel Operating Costs (SDIVOCs)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers intends to award a sole source fixed-price contract to Informa Economics, Inc. to provide a compilation of shallow draft vessel operating costs, which are used by the Corps to evaluate the benefits of navigation improvements. Proposed specifications for this solicitation request a minimum duration of one year with potential exercise of option(s) at the discretion of the Government to extend the contractual relationship by annual increment(s) for services up to a total of three (3) years (one base or initial year plus up to two succeeding option years). Any firm that believes it can meet this requirement may give written notification to the Contracting Officer within fifteen (15) days of publication of this announcement. Supporting evidence must be in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government to compete the proposed procurement based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received by 10 August 2018, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will proceed with awarding a fixed price contract to Informa Economics, Inc. The point of contact for this requirement is Brandon Chapple at 703-428-7129 or [email protected]. Address: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, HECSA, 7701 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315.