--Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Lecia Global Positioning System (GPS) Equipment

The United States Army Corps of Engineers, in coordination with the Site Development Branch and in accordance with FAR Part 6.302 intends to make a sole source award to a firm with the capability of providing Lecia Global Positioning System (GPS) equ ipment. The anticipated source is Earl Dudley Associates, Inc., 5352 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35212. This is not a formal solicitation or request for quote. This synopsis of intent is to give notice of the Governments intent to make a sole sour ce award. Contractors who can provide the U. S Army Engineering and Support Center with the supplies, in accordance with the synopsis listed below, are invited to submit electronically an affirmative written response indicating a bona fide ability to meet this specific requirement. Specifications for this requirement have been attached. Responses should appear on company letterhead and include, at minimum, affirmation of active registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR), your Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number, any applicable processed credentials and qualifications , and any applicable pricing data or information. All responses should include a point of contact, telephone number, and electronic address. Additionally, respondents should indicate whether they are a large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a) concern, women-owned small business, HUBZone, service disabled veteran-owned small business, or qualify as socially or economically disadvantaged and whether they are U.S. or foreign owned. Responses to this notice will be used to determine the availability of this type of service. All responsible sources may respond to this synopsis and all responses will be considered by the agency. Responses should be furnished electronically by 10:00 A.M. CST, Monday, 14 August 2006 to the reference point of contact: Contracting Officer: Ms. Tonju L. Butler, Email: [email protected], Fax: (256) 895-1197. Contract Specialist: Ms. Lillian J. Taylor, Email: [email protected], Fax: (256) 895-1197.