Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Technology Design PS45 Pocket Scan
Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW071 ENDIST PORTLANDPORTLAND, OR, 97204-3495, USA

NAICS

Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423830)

Set Aside

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/439fd5635d92441aadb65359ffed15c2/view
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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, intends to negotiate a sole source contract for the procurement of a TD PS45 Pocket Scan from Stroud Systems, Inc. This acquisition is aimed at supplying a non-destructive testing device to the Welding and Metallurgy Technical Center of Expertise Section, which is critical for ensuring the integrity of materials and structures. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 423830, focusing on Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers, and is categorized as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Interested parties may submit capability statements or proposals to Mr. Darrell Hutchens at darrell.d.hutchens@usace.army.mil by April 7, 2025, although a formal solicitation will not be issued, and the government reserves the right to proceed without competition if no affirmative responses are received.

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    darrell.d.hutchens@usace.army.mil
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