JOFOC 80GRC024CA033.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) related to a federal contract opportunity for a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Glenn Research Center procurement of an Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) Thin Film Deposition System.

The JOFOC provides details on the sole source award of contract 80GRC024CA033 to an unknown vendor for an unknown amount on September 30, 2024. The contract is for the procurement of a UHV thin film deposition system required to support NASA Glenn Research Center's research and development activities. The JOFOC outlines the specific technical requirements and capabilities needed from the system, as well as the rationale for the sole source acquisition. Key factors include the system's specialized vacuum and thin film deposition capabilities required for the Center's unique research applications, as well as the incumbent's existing expertise and instrumentation.