precision machining cut of the XARM X-ray mirror aluminum substrates (aluminum sheets)

Synopsis: NASA/NSSC has a requirement for precision machining cut of the XARM X-ray mirror aluminum substrates (aluminum sheets). NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Beta Solution, LLC, Spring Hill, KS under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that Beta Solution, LLC, is the sole provider of precision machining cut of the XARM X-ray mirror aluminum substrates (aluminum sheets). NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). The NAICS Code for this procurement is 332721 Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on January 12, 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. FAR 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions-Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Items) (Mar 2016) is hereby incorporated by reference. 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: Jo Sam Rolfe Contract Specialist jo.rolfe@nasa.gov Secondary Point of Contact: Tanya Burnett Contracting Officer tanya.r.burnett@nasa.gov