Notice of Intent to Sole Source - MKARNS Fire and Gas Detection System Upgrade

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District, intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to Consilium Marine US, Inc. for the upgrade of the MKARNS Fire and Gas Detection System. The existing system is a proprietary product of Consilium Safety Group, and the upgrade requires specialized, proprietary software, diagnostic tools, and parts. The planned upgrade is also a proprietary solution, and an upgrade performed by the OEM is the only way to ensure proper integration, functionality, and compliance with safety regulations. • The purchase order is for a non-personal services contract to provide repairs to Crane Barge Hendricks located at the Pine Bluff Marine Terminal in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. • The existing CS4000 fire detection system requires specialized, proprietary software, diagnostic tools, and parts for service and maintenance. • Consilium is the only company that employs technicians certified to work on this equipment and its successor platforms. • A third-party vendor would not have access to the proprietary hardware, software, or the training necessary to safely and effectively perform the upgrade.