Heatflux Sensors for MEDLI2

NASA ARC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for spaceflight heatflux sensors and radiometers for the MEDLI2 project. The ARC has completed a 12-month "Do No Harm" test campaign on these heatflux sensors and radiometers. No other sensors are approved for this application. Reference Sources Sought Notice NNA17632624L_ALM which was posted on FBO on July 20, 2017. The procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) of FAR Subpart 13.5. NASA/ARC intends to purchase from Medtherm Corporation, Huntsville, AL 35804 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), only one source reasonably available. The Government intends 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 contract no later than 1:00 p.m. Pacific time on August 7, 2017. 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.