Production of AM ODS samples for testing

Synopsis: NASA/NSSC has a requirement for production of AM ODS samples for testing. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Eos Of North America, Inc., Novi, Michigan under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that Eos Of North America, Inc is the sole provider of production of AM ODS samples for testing. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC). The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541380 Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on March 22, 2021 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: Joseph Reynolds Contract Specialist contact@example.gov Secondary Point of Contact: Karen Artis Contracting Officer contact@example.gov