Utility Reliability Upgrades Missions Operations Complex Project

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) intends to issue a 15-month Architect and Engineering (A & E) contract on a noncompetitive basis to EBL Engineers, LLC in accordance with 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements". This is for follow-on design services during the construction of the Utility Reliability Upgrades Missions Operations Complex project. EBL's efforts include: responding to RFI's to address design questions, review submissions, and assist in the commissioning effort during construction. The construction period is slated to last approximately 15 months and EBL's effort shall be approximately the same. As the designer of record, EBL is liable for the final design and therefore the logical choice for providing the technical support required for a complete and usable product. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract with a period of performance of 15 months. The Government does not intend to acquire commercial items using Part 12. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on July 1, 2018. 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 FAR Supplement 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