Capability_Statement.docx

Synopsis:

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Preliminary Assessment Study of Synergic Opportunities Supporting Unique Enabling Science and Technology Capabilities.

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to The Patuxent Partnership; 22335 Exploration Dr, Lexington Park, MD 20653 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that The Patuxent Partnership is the sole provider of Preliminary Assessment Study of Synergic Opportunities Supporting Unique Enabling Science and Technology Capabilities.

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC).

The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541712 Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on July 27, 2017. 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 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions-Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Items) (Mar 2016) is hereby incorporated by reference.

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:

Dawan L. Thomas Procurement Specialist Dawan.l.thomas@nasa.gov 228-813-6433

Secondary Point of Contact:

Brad Binder Contracting Officer Brad.J.Binder@nasa.gov 228-813-6110

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