Hub-based high-speed camera system to monitor blade motion of a scaled helicopter rotor during rotation.

Synopsis: NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Hub-based high-speed camera system to monitor blade motion of a scaled helicopter rotor during rotation. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to NIT Americas Incorporated 543 Country Club Dr Ste. B-534 Simi Valley CALIFORNIA 93065-0637 UNITED STATES under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that NIT Americas Incorporated is the sole provider of High-Speed Camera Lighting System. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Langley Research Center (LARC). The Government intends to acquire commercial items and services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 333316 Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on October 8, 2018. 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. 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 . Primary Point of Contact: Courtenay Pierce Contract Specialist contact@example.gov