Notice of Intent for brand name or equal description for Monaco Fire Alarm Radio Building Transceiver (BT-XM) FY25 BLDGs 3218 and 3219

Notice of Intent for use of brand name or equal descriptions to meet requirements under section 888(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Pub. L. 114-328) as referenced in DFARS 206.302-1(c)(2).

SPECIAL NOTICE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Seattle District (USACE) will be soliciting proposals for construction of FY25 BLDG 3218 and 3219: Repair Barracks to Company Operations Facilities (COFs) and Headquarters (HQs) at JBLM, Washington. As part of the construction contract solicitation, USACE intends to include the following brand name requirement: Monaco BT-XM transmitters to provide two-way communication between the central reporting station, existing buildings, and the Fire Station on site.

This allows for both the receipt of supervisory, trouble and fire alarm signals and future two-way mass notification capability. This is not a solicitation for competitive proposals; however, if any interested party believes that they can meet the above requirement, they may submit a capability statement to the point of contact listed in this Special Notice.

All information furnished must be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow USACE to be able to determine if the interested party can perform the requirement described herein. Compatible system(s) must comply with Provision 52.225-12. Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements, and Clause 52.225-11, Buy American-Construction Materials under Trade Agreements. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. The submission must be received no later than 2:00 PM PDT on 01 May 2025 to russell.j.armstrong@usace.army.mil.