PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENT TO AWARD ON A SOLE SOURCE BASIS TO THE AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE (ACI)

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic, Norfolk, VA intends to sole source a contract to American Concrete Institute, 38800 Country Club Dr., Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48331-3439 for the commercial purchase of online training membership licenses for a wide range of training topics on concrete materials, design, construction, and repair.  The contract will be for a period of one year.  This requirement meets the conditions of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), only one responsible source is able to provide the type of service that will satisfy the agency requirements.  The Government requires in depth training material for the Structural Engineers at NAVFAC.  ACI is the developer and publisher of industry standards utilized by the Government and the specific training offered meets ACI requirements for technical proficiency. This Notice of Intent is not a request for Expressions of Interest (EOIs), proposals, or quotations.  No solicitation documentation exists and no

telephone inquiries will be accepted.  No contract award will be made on the basis of EOIs, proposals, or quotations received in response to this notice.Information received as a result of this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This synopsis is for notification purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids, quotes, or proposals. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 813920 – Professional Organizations. The Small Business size standard is $16.5 million.  ACI is a large business under the applicable NAICS.  The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities.  The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government.If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.  A request for documentation will not be considered as an affirmative response.A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  If no written responses are received by 12:00 PM ET, 7 September 2021, the contract will be awarded without further notice.  No questions will be addressed.All responses must be submitted to the Government point of contact at the following email address:  susan.l.mckenzie.civ@us.navy.mil.  The anticipated award date is 30 September 2021.  Point of contact for this purchase is Susan McKenzie, email address: susan.l.mckenzie.civ@us.navy.mil; telephone:  757-322-4844.