xExtravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Composite Hard Upper Torso (CHUT)

This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This notice is being issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the development and delivery of a xExtravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Composite Hard Upper Torso (CHUT) design and manufacturing prototype. The Crew and Thermal Systems Division's Advanced Space Suit Team is developing a new Hard Upper Torso (HUT) and Hatch assembly that will be used in both micro-gravity and planetary EVA operations. The intent of this development task is to develop and fabricate a manufacturing prototype HUT/Hatch that is lightweight and damage-tolerant. The HUT and Hatch includes the structure that connects to the Body Seal Closure (BSC), helmet, shoulders, and several other life support items as defined by NASA. The contractor is not intended to design the structure from scratch. NASA will deliver a baseline HUT and Hatch design (CREO parametric model) for fabrication; however, this design is expected to undergo minor modifications to improve manufacturability and to meet structural requirements. The model files are available upon request via email to the listed Point of Contacts. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 2005-97. The NAICS Code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 332510 and 750 respectively. The offeror shall state in their offer their size status for this procurement. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery to 2101 NASA Parkway Houston, TX 77058 (Building 420) is required within 1 year of ATP. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. Offers for the items(s) described above are due by 4:30 PM local time on April 13,2018 to Carlos Roman at contact@example.gov and must include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Offerors are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL: http://server-mpo.arc.nasa.gov/Services/NEFS/NEFSHome.tml Offerors shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1 (JAN 2017), Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, which is incorporated by reference. If the end product(s) offered is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the offeror shall so state and shall list the country of origin. FAR 52.212-4 (JAN 2017), Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 (JAN 2018), Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.227-1, 52.227-2, 52.232-40, 52.233-3, 52.247-34, 52.252-2, 1852.203-71, 1852.215-84, 1852.237-72, 1852.237-73, 52.227-14, 52.227-16, 52.212-3, 52.212-1. The FAR may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html The NFS may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/nfstoc.htm All contractual and technical questions must be in writing (e-mail or fax) to Carlos Roman at contact@example.gov not later than April 4, 2018. Telephone questions will not be accepted. Offerors must include completed copies of the provision at 52.212-3 (NOV 2017), Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their offer. The provision may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm. These representations and certifications will be incorporated by reference in any resultant contract. NASA Clause 1852.215-84 (NOV 2011), Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html. Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). It is the Offeror's responsibility to monitor the Internet site for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any).