The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, intends to procure online access to Hydraulic Institute (HI) standard guidebooks subscriptions - continuing education webinars on a sole source basis, in accordance with the statutory of 10 U.S.C.2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), Purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold and only one source reasonably available.

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES and no solicitation will be issued; however, any business firm that believes it can meet the requirement may give written notification to the Contracting Officer in the form of a capability statement. Supporting evidence in sufficient detail that demonstrates the ability to comply with the requirement listed must be furnished to the point of contact listed below by Monday, 18DEC2023 at 10:00 P.M. CT.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, will not reimburse for any costs connected with supplying

sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement listed. In order to receive a government

award, a firm must be registered in the System award management (SAM)(www.sam.gov). Firms must register on a

one-time basis, and annually confirm accuracy and completeness of registration information.

Questions and capabiltiy statements should be directed to stanley.l.bolton@usace.army.mil.