R--FIBERTEK LASER ASSESSMENT SUPPORT

NASA/LARC has a requirement for Fibertek Laser Assessment Support. NASA/LARC intends to purchase the items from Fibertek, Inc. The existing laser system is a proprietary system developed by Fibertek, Inc. As the developer of the laser system, Fibertek has proprietary and unique knowledge of the system's design, manufacture, and performance. Fibertek is the only capable source to provide the required support. It would take substantial duplication of resources and time for another source to provide the required support, and this additional expense is not expected to be recovered through competition. 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 the identified point of contact not later than 12:30 p.m. local time on 04/10/2015. 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/p ub_library/Omb.html .