6 Degrees of Freedom Motion Based Platform

6 Degrees of Freedom Motion Based Platform (6-DOF) Synopsis #:80JSC019R0028 NASA/Johnson Space Center (JSC) has a requirement to modernize their existing 6 Degree-of-Freedom (DOF) Platform to support engineering development and flight certification of spacecraft docking mechanisms. The 6 DOF platform will be a ground based test facility and will replace an existing hydraulic based system at JSC. NASA/JSC intends to purchase the commercial hardware and services from MIKROLAR INC. by other than full and open competition as authorized by FAR Part 6.303-2(b)(4). A sole source award to a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) is being contemplated in accordance with FAR 19.1406 Sole source awards to service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns and 15 USC 657f(a) Procurement program for small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans. The NAICS code is 333999 and the size standard is 500 employee's. 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 08/05/19. 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.