Maintenance services for the Deep Reactive Ion Etchers STS-ASE S/N 16343 and the STS-HRM S/N 38143

NASA/GSFC has a requirement for Maintenance services for the Deep Reactive Ion Etchers STS-ASE S/N 16343 and the STS-HRM S/N 38143. Maintenance should cover the equipment manufacturer recommended six (6) and (12) months preventative maintenances. NASA/GSFC intends to purchase the items from SPTS Technologies, Inc. because they are the only source of spare parts for these systems. 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 Kristal Kerr at contact@example.gov not later than 5:00 p.m. local time on 03/29/2016. 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.