59--PLATINUM WIRE RESISTIVE TEMPERATURE DEVICES

NASA/JSC has a requirement for a quantity of 120 each, Platinum Wire ResistiveTemperature Devices (RTD), part number 29692-36.NASA/JSC intends to purchase the items from RdF Corporation. NASA requires the use ofPlatinum Wire RTD's for the development of the motor power and motor control electronicsystems. Possession of these parts will be required for data analysis and research whileconstructing electronic prototype units for International Low Impact Docking system. NASA Source Control Drawing number SLZ29101630 states that RdF Corporations part is theonly part that has been tested and approved by JSC.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 Sepetember 21, 2011. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely forthe purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitivebasis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a fulland open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within thediscretion 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 installation Ombudsman isMelanie W. Saunders, 2101 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058, +1 (555) 000-0000, contact@example.gov.