The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Supply Systems Command San Diego, intends to award a sole-source contract to the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) for training in inspecting, assessing, and repairing port structures.

The planned contract, which will be a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) agreement, focuses on providing training aligned with the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 611430: Professional and Management Development Training.

This special notice does not entail a formal request for competitive proposals. However, the government is willing to consider submissions from any responsible sources. Interested parties are required to register in the DoD System for Award Management (SAM) and must be capable of processing invoices through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

The Navy seeks to gather information from potential sources that can demonstrate their ability to meet the training requirements outlined in the notice. Submissions should include details such as company name, point of contact, and capability statements. It's emphasized that responses will only be accepted in writing and must be submitted by July 25, 2024.

The government will use the information received to determine if a full competitive procurement process is necessary. Per the FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) guideline, this simplified acquisition is justified due to the unique qualifications of the ASCE for this specific training requirement.

For clarity, it's emphasized that responses to this notice won't be returned, and oral submissions won't be considered. Any inquiries should be directed to Janet Nunez at janet.nunez@navy.mil or 619-556-5199.