Genetically Engineered Organisms

NASA Ames Research Center (ARC) Synthetic Biomembrane Project has a requirement to gain access, use and test proprietary genetically engineered organisms capable of producing and excreting fatty-acids for growth in the osmotic agent in order to demonstrate a biomimetic membrane system that can ultimately be used for wastewater treatment. NASA ARC intends to purchase access, use and testing of the proprietary genetically engineered organisms, from Renewable Energy Group Inc, a small business, due to the proprietary nature of the organisms. The Government does not intend to acquire commercial items 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 April 25, 2016. 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. Information about major upcoming ARC procurement actions is available at http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eis/admin/admin.cgi?