53--MK-III PROTOTYPE SPACE SUIT HARDWARE AND SPARES

NASA/JSC has a requirement for MK-III Prototype Space Suit Hardware and Spares.NASA/JSC intends to purchase the items from Air-Lock, Inc. NASA does not own the dataand design rights to the MK-III and its hardware components and thus cannot fabricate theparts in-house nor provide the specifications to another contractor. Air-Lock, Inc. isthe only vendor with the data and design rights to the MK-III hardware components,therefore, Air-Lock, Inc. is the only vendor capable of fabricating the necessaryhardware and spares. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform theeffort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 2:30 p.m. local timeon June 20, 2011. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for thepurpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and opencompetition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretionof the government.Oral communications are not cceptable in response to this notice.All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The installation Ombudsman isMelanie W. Saunders, 2101 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058, +1 (555) 000-0000,contact@example.gov.