Solar Optical Particle Counter

Synopsis: NNX17619861Q NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Advanced Mixing-based Condensation Particle Counter (aMCPC) optimized for UAV and other rugged deployment applications (includes optimized condenser jets for operation to 70 mb pressure). NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Brechtel Manufacturing: 1789 Addison Way, Hayward, CA 94544 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that Brechtel Manufacturing is the sole provider of Solar Optical Particle Counter as described above. 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 334519 Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 1:00PM Central Standard Time on Friday, March 31, 2017. 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 Philip M. Pearson, Procurement Specialist contact@example.gov +1 (555) 000-0000 Secondary Point of Contact Tanisha Rush, Contracting Officer contact@example.gov