Notice of Intent (NOI) to Sole Source AND Request for Information (RFI)
ID: W911XK26X1AXSType: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW072 ENDIST DETROITDETROIT, MI, 48226-5000, USA
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Detroit District, has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to sole source specific REXA X3L Actuator parts for the construction of the 9-Mile Pump Station in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. The procurement involves the acquisition of brand-name actuators, which are critical for precise positioning and reliable control in various industrial applications, with specific model requirements including X3L 15000-36-D-P-C2 (1 unit), X3L 15000-60-D-P-C2 (2 units), and X3L 40000-D,P9-P-C2 (2 units). REXA, Inc. is the sole manufacturer of these actuators, and while contractors can install the product, REXA must be present at start-up to verify installation. Interested firms capable of providing a compatible equivalent product are encouraged to respond by January 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM (Eastern), with their firm details and supporting documentation to Michelle Barr at michelle.barr@usace.army.mil or Lisa May at lisa.m.may@usace.army.mil.

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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Detroit District, has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to sole source specific REXA X3L Actuator parts for the 9-Mile Pump Station construction project in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. This action, justified under FAR 6.302-1(c)(1), is due to REXA, Inc. being the sole manufacturer of these brand-name actuators, which are essential for precise positioning and reliable control in various industrial applications. The required parts include specific model numbers: X3L 15000-36-D-P-C2 (1 unit), X3L 15000-60-D-P-C2 (2 units), and X3L 40000-D,P9-P-C2 (2 units). While contractors can install the product, REXA, Inc. must be present at start-up to verify installation. This NOI also serves as a Request for Information (RFI) to gather feedback from firms capable of providing a directly compatible equivalent product. Interested parties must respond by January 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM (Eastern), providing firm details, UEI or Cage Code, point of contact, and supporting documentation. Responses will determine if this portion of the procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis, with the final decision at the Government's discretion.
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