Notice of Intent to Sole Source Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency Study (GLCRS) Expert Panelists
Overview
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PSC
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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 Defense (USACE) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency Study (GLCRS) Expert Panelists. This notice identifies three specific individuals—Dr. Scott Steinschneider, Dr. David Watkins, and Dr. Charles Yoe—as uniquely qualified to provide technical peer review for the Great Lakes modeling framework. While this is not a request for competitive quotes, interested parties who believe they can fulfill the requirement are invited to submit their capabilities. Responses are due March 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for expert technical peer review of the Great Lakes modeling framework and its findings, which will be publicly presented and utilized in the GLCRS. The review aims to ensure the scientific integrity and intended purpose of the study. The identified experts possess specialized knowledge in statistical hydro-climatology, hydrologic modeling, water resources planning, climate adaptation in the Great Lakes region, and risk management economics, particularly within USACE contexts.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: R499 (Other Professional Services)
- Response Due: March 17, 2026, by 2 PM Central Time
- Published: March 4, 2026
Evaluation
The agency intends to award a sole-source contract to the identified experts based on their unique qualifications, specialized experience, and contextual knowledge, which are deemed critical to the scientific integrity of the review. However, the Government will consider responses from any responsible source demonstrating the ability to fulfill the requirement without compromising quality, accuracy, and reliability. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
All correspondence must be submitted via e-mail to the identified Government points of contact. Responding vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with complete registration, including DUNS and CAGE code numbers.