Notice of Intent (NOI) to Sole Source and Request for Information (RFI)
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 Department of the Army, ENDIST DETROIT (USACE Detroit District) has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to Sole Source and Request for Information (RFI) for a specific element of a construction contract for the 9-mile Pump Station in Saint Clair Shores, MI. The agency intends to sole source the relocation of a 2-inch gas main and installation of a new gas service, currently planned to be performed by Consumers Energy or their subcontractor, under FAR 6.103-1. This notice seeks information from firms capable of providing a directly compatible equivalent service. Responses are due April 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The required sole source element involves:
- Relocating a 2-inch gas main owned by Consumers Energy within the right-of-way along East 9 Mile Road.
- Providing a new gas service to the 9-mile Pump Station building. The prime contractor for the overall construction project will be responsible for coordinating this work with Consumers Energy or the selected equivalent provider.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source / Request for Information)
- Authority: FAR 6.103-1 (Only one responsible source)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 15, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
- Published: March 31, 2026
- Place of Performance: Saint Clair Shores, MI
Submission Requirements
This is not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation. Interested parties who believe they can provide a directly compatible equivalent service must submit the following in writing:
- Firm Name
- CAGE Code
- Point of Contact, Phone Number, and Email Address
- Supporting documentation illustrating the directly compatible equivalent product/service.
Submissions should be sent to Michelle Barr (michelle.barr@usace.army.mil), Lisa May (lisa.m.may@usace.army.mil), and LRE-proposal@usace.army.mil, with the subject "Notice of Intent for 9-mile Pump Station Sole Source Element, Consumers Energy."
Additional Notes
Oral communications are not acceptable. The information contained in this notice is subject to change or elimination.