59--EFTS TRIPLE DATA ENCRYPTION STANDARD UNITS

NASA/GSFC has a requirement for the purchase of Triple Data (TD) Encryption Standard (DES)Units in support of the Enhanced Flight Termination System upgrade currently underway at the NASA Wallops Flight Facility. NASA/GSFC intends to purchase the items from L-3 Communications Cincinatti Electronics as the company is the sole manufacturer of the units. These devices contain Controlled Cryptographic Items of which L-3 Communications Cincinnatti Electronics is the only company authorized by the National Security Agency to manufacture these items. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. 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 July 9, 2012. 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. Telephone calls will not be accepted. Email is an acceptable method for sending capability statements and questions/responses. 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.