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Intent to Sole Source: The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Rock Island District, has a requirement to update the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) System responsible for controlling g... Intent to Sole Source: The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Rock Island District, has a requirement to update the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) System responsible for controlling gates, hydraulics, water levels, and other components. The system must provide essential safety interlocks for lock operations and troubleshooting features, including communication network redundancies. The Government is seeking a skilled PLC Integratro to undertake the following tasks: Program Logic Rewriting: The selected integrator will be responsible for re-writing the program logic of the PLC system to ensure optimal functionality and efficiency; Hardware, Firmware, and Software Updates: The integrator will update the hardware, firmware, and software components of the PLC system to the latest versions, ensuring compatibility and improved performance; Transition to Ethernet Communication: The existing ControlNet and DeviceNet network communications will be replaced with ethernet communication, streamlining the system, and enhancing communication capabilities; and Provide 24/7, 365 days a year, on-call troubleshooting services with an in-person response time of 120 minutes or less. **This notice is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitaiton will be issued. However, any business firm that believes it can meet the requirment may give writen notification in the form of a capability statement. Supporting evidence shall be in sufficient detail that demonstrates the ability to comply with the requirements listed, and must be furnished to the point of contact listed below by Friday 11 August 2023 at 2PM Central Time. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. USACE, Rock Island District, will not reimburse for any costs connected with supplying sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirements listed.