D--SOFTWARE RENEWAL

*****PLEASE CONTACT BETSY LEDBETTER/ARCS, ONLY, IN WRITING AT contact@example.gov, or fax +1 (555) 000-0000, TO SUBMIT ANY CONSIDERATION PERTAINING TO THIS SYNOPSIS. CONTACT INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND WITHIN THE BODY OF THS ANNOUNCEMENT ************ NASA/MSFC has a requirement for the software license renewal of 22 existing licenses in support of the vibration/acoustic efforts at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). MSFC has determined that AI Signal Research, Inc. (ASRI) is the only vendor who can provide this service. The PC Signal software is proprietary to ASRI and offers compatibility of current systems for vibration/acoustic analysis for rotation machinery, this software has been used by the acoustic analysis team for several years. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to Betsy Ledbetter/ARCS at contact@example.gov or fax to +1 (555) 000-0000 no later than 4:30 p.m. local time on 05/31/2013. 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 official point of contact is Michael R. Sosebee; however, all questions/consideration shall be submitted to Betsy Ledbetter (ARCS) at contact@example.gov, or faxed to +1 (555) 000-0000.