Dredge Essayons DCMS PLC and Control-Net Upgrade W9127N25QA068
Summary
AI-generated · Aug 24, 2025Procurement focuses on upgrading the Dredge Essayons’ control system by purchasing updated PLC and Control Network software, hardware, and related equipment that translates and broadcasts information and control through the Human Machine Interface (HMI). The current PLCs are designed to work with the existing Dredge Control and Management System (DCMS) and are only available from the original equipment manufacturer, making this a sole-source action with IHC America Inc.
At this time no solicitation exists; a formal solicitation will be issued later, and interested parties may submit capability statements for consideration. Evaluations will focus on the ability to manufacture and supply equivalent parts and the proven reliability of those parts, demonstrated by installations on other vessels similar to Dredge Essayons. Capability statements should include a point of contact, CAGE and DUNS numbers, and indicate small business status if applicable, and must be labeled with the project identifier and submitted to the designated USACE contacts by the stated deadline. No phone inquiries are accepted.
THIS IS A SPECIAL NOTICE PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) SUBPART 5.2 "SYNOPSES OF PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTIONS" NAICS: 336611 ESTIMATED DELIVERY: RESPONSE DEADLINE: 29 AUG 2025 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District (NWP) intends to negotiate/award a sole-source contract with IHC America Inc, to purchase updated PLC and Control Network software, hardware, and equipment which translates/broadcasts information and control through the Human Machine Interface (HMI) for Dredge Essayons. REASON FOR SOLE SOURCE ACQUISITION: The statutory authority for this non-competitive acquisition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b), Soliciting from a Single Source. The currently installed PLCs are designed to work in conjunction with the currently installed IHC Dredge Control and Management System (DCMS) and are only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The Government intends to advertise a solicitation for this project on or about 03 Sep 25. At this time, a solicitation does not exist. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. *NO PHONE INQUIRIES, PLEASE CAPABILITY STATEMENT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS (PLEASE REVIEW ALL BELOW) 1. Point of Contact name, email address and phone number, CAGE code and DUNS number (if available); 2. In the event the organization is a small business, please state the category of small business, such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB/VOSB, Woman-Owned Small Business; 3. The Government will evaluate the capabilities of an interested party based on their ability to manufacture and supply items equal to those listed above, and the proven reliability of those equal parts through evidence of their installation on other vessels similar to Dredge Essayons. Send responses, labeled as "W9127N-25-Q-A068, DCMS PLC Upgrade - Essayons" to the following: scarlett.j.millman@usace.army.mil brandon.m.lasich@uace.army.mil
From Special Notice posted on Aug 12, 2025Notice history
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