Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Smith-Root Tote Barge for Fish Montioring
Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW072 ENDIST CHICAGOCHICAGO, IL, 60604-1437, USA

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS SHIP AND MARINE EQUIPMENT (2090)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/07372e62037a46159482cd0a9d746657/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District, intends to award a sole source contract to Smith-Root for the procurement of a Tote barge electrofishing system. This system is essential for fish sampling in various water bodies throughout the Chicago District, addressing the need for efficient sampling in areas where traditional methods are inadequate due to safety concerns or equipment limitations. The Tote barge will support multiple projects, including the Sustainable Rivers Program and invasive species monitoring, utilizing existing USACE Smith Root Apex Control boxes for operation. Interested parties can reach out to Adam Haley at adam.j.haley@usace.army.mil or 312-846-5494 for further information.

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