Upgrade WR1.5NVATxRef Module to a WR1.5VNATxRx Module.

NASA/NSSC has a requirement to Upgrade WR1.5NVATxRef Module to a WR1.5VNATxRx Module. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Virginia Diodes, Inc. 979 2nd St. SE 309 Charlottesville, VA 22902-6172, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that Virginia Diodes, Inc. is the sole provider able to upgrade WR1.5NVATxRef Module to a WR1.5VNATxRx Module. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). 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 334419. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 3/31/2023. 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 Clause 52.204'24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment, is applicable. FAR Clause 52.204'25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment, is applicable. 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: Jessica Falls Contract Specialist Jessica.d.falls@nasa.gov