70--UPGRADE TO VIC-3D STEREO MICROSCOPE SYSTEM

NASA/LARC has a requirement for an upgrade to Vic-3D Stereo Microscope System. NASA/LARC intends to purchase the items from Correlated Solutions, Inc (CSI). CSI is the manufacturer of the existing Vic-3D Stereo Microscope System and is the only supplier of the full software system that is compatible and interchangeable with the existing hardware and software. NASA LaRC currently has numerous data files created by using VIC-3D software. It would take substantial duplication of resources and time for another source to provide similar hardware and software, and this additional expense is not expected to be recovered through competition. 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 12:30 p.m. local time on 06/21/2012. 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. 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 .