84--MARK III PROTOTYPE SPACE SUIT BOOTS

NASA/JSC has a requirement for one pair of Mark III Prototype Space Boots for the Crew and Thermal Systems Division Branch. NASA/JSC intends to purchase the items from David Clark Company. The Mark III Prototype Space Suit Boots were manufactured by David Clark Company. NASA does not own the data and design rights to the boots and cannot fabricate the parts nor provide the specifications to another vendor. 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 2:30 p.m. local time on August 20, 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 .