Notice of Intent to Sole Source Inspection and Analysis Services of Vessels to meet ABS classification

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, intends to award a firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract to the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for inspection and analysis services of vessels to meet ABS classification. This requirement is being fulfilled under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(5) as implemented by FAR 6.302-5 for acquisitions authorized or required by statute. The contracting officer has determined that the American Bureau of Shipping is the only source available to perform these specific classification services in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The procurement is identified under solicitation number W912BU22R0048 and is classified under NAICS 813910 Business Associations, which carries a $7,500,000.00 size standard, and PSC H920 Other Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection Services for Ship and Marine Equipment. This special notice, published on June 10, 2022, serves as a formal notice of intent rather than a request for competitive proposals or capability briefings.

The government maintains sole discretion regarding the determination not to compete this requirement based on any responses received by the deadline of July 1, 2022. All information provided in response to this notice will be excluded from any subsequent solicitation requirements. The Department of the Army’s Philadelphia District office is the primary contracting entity for this action.