Notice of Intent to Sole Source Thrustmaster ICON Automation Control System
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 US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) – Coastal Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL) intends to award a sole source firm fixed-price purchase order to Thrustmaster of Texas, Inc. for a Thrustmaster ICON Automation Control System. This is a notice of intent, not a request for competitive quotes. Capability statements from interested sources are due by April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
ERDC-CHL requires a Thrustmaster ICON Automation Control System along with necessary hardware to operate vessel propulsion units simultaneously. The ICON Control System incorporates proprietary software, hardware interfaces, and control algorithms that are unique to Thrustmaster designs and are not available from any other manufacturer or third-party integrator. There are no distributors or resellers for this system.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- NAICS Code: 333618 – Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
- Published: March 31, 2026
Evaluation
This procurement is intended to be sole-sourced to Thrustmaster of Texas, Inc. based on the proprietary nature of the required system. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to provide the requested supply. These statements will be considered by the agency before the intended award date. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses is solely at their discretion.
Additional Notes
Interested sources must appropriately mark any proprietary information in their submissions. The Government will not reimburse sources for information provided, and no requests for capability briefings will be honored. No alternative or like items will be considered.