NETA – Notice of Intent to Sole Source
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a Firm Fixed Price contract to the International Electrical Testing Association Inc. (NETA). This requirement is for providing training, evaluation, and certification of competency for Soldiers of the 249th Engineering Battalion, along with accreditation of the battalion organization. USACE explicitly states that no competition is being sought for this procurement.
Scope of Work
NETA will provide comprehensive services including:
- Training, evaluation, and certification of 249th Engineering Battalion Soldiers in accordance with ANSI/NETA ETT standards.
- Accreditation of the 249th Engineering Battalion organization.
- Infrastructure, tracking, and administrative support for earning Continuing Technical Development (CTD) credits through NETA.
- Online technical training, electrical safety training, and self-paced technical seminars.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price, Sole Source (Intent)
- Duration: One base year and two 12-month option years.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent)
- Response Due: June 25, 2026
- Published: June 4, 2026
Response Information
While a solicitation will not be posted, firms that believe they can meet this requirement may submit a written notification to the Contracting Officer. This notification, due by the response date, must include sufficient supporting evidence to demonstrate the firm's ability to comply with the requirement. Responses will be evaluated, but the decision to compete the procurement remains solely at the Government's discretion. If no responses are received, USACE will proceed with the sole source award to NETA.
Contact Information
- Primary: Giorgiana Chen (Giorgiana.Chen@usace.army.mil, 703-428-7131)
- Secondary: Jordan Baker (Jordan.D.Baker@usace.army.mil, 703-428-6372)