Upgrade of an OptiSon Ultrasonic Analyzer

NASA/LaRC has a requirement for Upgrade of an OptiSon Ultrasonic Analyzer. NASA/LaRC intends to purchase the items from Onda Corporation. Onda Corporation is the original equipment manufacturer OEM) for this system. Onda performed the underlying research and the original design and assembly engineering for the OptiSon, and has previously performed the engineering design for the upgrade/refurbishment of an OptiSon. It would take substantial duplication of resources and time for another source to provide a the required upgrade/refurbishment, and this additional expense is not expected to be recovered through competition. 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 07/08/2016. 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.