The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Rock Island District, intends to procure online access to the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) journals and proceedings, on a sole source basis in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), Purchases no exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold and only one sole source reasonably available. 

USACE, Rock Island District intends to enter into a firm fixed-price contract with ASCE. The NAICS code for this procurement is 519130 with 1000 employee size standard.

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES and no solicitation will be issued; however, and small business firm that believes it can meet the requirement may give written notification to the Contracting Officer in the form of a capability statement. Supporting evidence in sufficient detail that demonstrates the ability to comply with the requirement listed must be furnished to the point of contact below by Thursday, 18 February 2021 at 10:00 A.M. CT. A determination by the government not to compete this proposal contract based on responses to this notice is solely with in the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

USACE, Rock Island District, will not reimburse for any costs connected with supplying sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement listed. In order to receive a government award, a firm must be registered in the System Award Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov). Firms must register on a one-time basis, and annually confirm accuracy and completeness of registration information, Questions and capability statements should be directed to Anthony Ratti at 309-794-5589 or [email protected].