Notice of Intent for Brand Name Items - Administrative Facility Interior Renovations II (AFIRII)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has issued a Special Notice (Sources Sought) to identify potential sources for brand name items or equivalents required for the Administrative Facility Interior Renovations II (AFIRII) project in Fairfield, PA. This notice serves as market research to determine if sole-sourcing proprietary equipment is necessary. Responses are due by March 20, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT.
Purpose
This is a Sources Sought Notice for informational purposes only, not a request for bids or proposals. The Government intends to include specific proprietary items in a future construction solicitation for the AFIRII project. This notice aims to:
- Notify potential offerors of the intent to solicit brand name only components.
- Identify sources capable of providing the specified brand name items or equivalent products.
- Inform the market of the Army's intent to contract sole source for brand name items if no equivalent products are identified.
Scope of Work
The AFIRII project (W912DR26X1AH5) involves interior renovations requiring specific brand name equipment. A detailed "Brand Name Equipment List" (Brand Name Equipment List_26X1AH5.pdf) outlines a wide range of IT and AV equipment, including network switches, power supplies, fiber optics, cameras, microphones, displays, audio equipment, and various mounting and rack accessories. Each item is listed with its manufacturer and model/part number.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Project: W912DR26X1AH5 - Administrative Facility Interior Renovations II (AFIRII)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 20, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT
- Published: March 4, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must provide clear and convincing evidence that alternatives to the specified brand name items exist. Submissions should include a copy of brochures and any other capability statements/data. Responses should be sent via email to Kennedy Vila (kennedyluther.s.vila@usace.army.mil) and Nicole Brookes (nicole.c.brookes@usace.army.mil).
Additional Notes
This is a market survey and notice of intent only. It is not a request to respond to a solicitation. A determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract based on responses is solely at its discretion. If no equivalent equipment is identified, a brand name only justification will be issued, and the brand name components will be embedded in a competitively solicited construction project.