58--MID-INFRARED DIODE LASERS AND ACCESSORIES

NASA/LARC intends to purchase from Nanoplus GmbH two (2) mid-infrared lasers to be used in an existing airborne science trace gas measurement instrument known as DACOM, which provides critical measurements of CO, CH4, and N2O for a range of airborne earth science investigations. NASA/LARC intends to purchase these items from Nanoplus GmbH in order to duplicate an existing system which will 1) meet the performance requirements of the campaigns and the physical footprint of the existing instrument, and 2) prevent the need for costly and time-consuming rework of existing and planned systems. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12 and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures set forth in FAR Part 13. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:30 p.m. local time on 02/11/2013. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose 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 open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable 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 Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html .