Capability_Statement.docx

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Multi Channel Electronics Readout system for 1280-pixel bolometer arrays & a Vicor-based Switching Power Supply.

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to University Of British Columbia, Department of Physics and Astronomy / 6224 Agricultural Road / Vancouver, B.C., V6T 1Z1, Canada under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that University Of British Columbia is the sole provider of Multi Channel Electronics Readout system for 1280-pixel bolometer arrays & a Vicor-based Switching Power Supply NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC).

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 solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-90. 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 611310.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 5:00 PM EST on November 14, 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.

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:

Philip M. Pearson Procurement Specialist Philip.M.Pearson@nasa.gov 228-813-6697

Secondary Point of Contact:

Tiffany Neal Supervisory Contract Specialist Tiffany.Neal@nasa.gov

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