67--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

ERDC Contracting Office intends to solicit on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 13.106(b) to SubSea Video Systems Inc, 611 Hull Drive, Elizabeth City, NC 27909, for the purchase of two (2) SubSea Video System Borehole Camera Systems. These systems are required to be compatible with previously procured SubSea systems which provide the government cameras capable of thermal imaging for remote initial inspection 24/7. SubSea is the sole developer and provider of this specific video technology, therefore, Subsea is the only vendor capable of providing the required Video Systems. Part numbers required are listed below: LSG-6-BCL RMG-6-FX/6A RMG-6-FS/6A VC-2/CUSTOM 1690 TP-20.11-NIW SCBO-67110 This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)-only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. SubSea Video Systems Inc. is the only known source capable of meeting the Government's requirements due to the proprietary nature of the system. Organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact no later than 11:00 am CST, Thursday, 13 January 2012. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Please submit information for consideration by the Government to [email protected] with solicitation number referenced in the subject line.