DEPT OF THE ARMY USA Tender

Notice Of Intent: under The Authority Of Far 6.302-1, The U.s. Army Corps Of Engineers Intends To Solicit, On A Sole Source Basis, The Highly Specialized Brand Name Components For The Scada System, And Related Software/maintenance. Scada Allows The Non-federal Sponsor, South Florida Management District (sfwmd), To Remotely Operate Environmental Restoration And Flood Control Structures, Including Those Of The S-308 Spillway Structure, Reliably Under All Weather Conditions And Specifically During Severe Storm Events When Travel Is Extremely Hazardous. The System May Be A Life Safety Critical System, In That Is Has A Direct Impact On The Life Safety Of Individuals Living Within The Sfwmd Area During A Storm Even Due To The Ability To Control Floodings By Operation Of The Various Gates And Pumps. this Notice Of Intent Is Not A Request For Competitive Proposals. it Is A Market Research Tool Being Used To Determine The Availability Of Other Qualified Sources That Can Provide Thesoftware And Maintenance Identified Above. The Government Is Not Obligated To And Will Not Pay For Any Information Received From Potential Sources As A Result Of This Notice Of Intent. All Responses Received Within 10 Days Of The Posting Of This Notice Of Intent Will Be Considered By The Government. A Determination By The Government On This Notice Is Solely Within The Discretion Of The Government. Information Received Will Normally Be Considered Solely For The Purposes Of Determine Whether To Allow Alternate System Manufacturers. submit Any Inquiries Within 10 Days Of The Posting Of This Notice Of Intent Via Email To: Isis.s.hill@usace.army.mil.