Aerodynamic and aerothermodynamic ground testing and data analysis

NASA/JSC has a requirement for aerodynamic and aerothermodynamic ground testing anddata analysis. This effort consists of planning and conducting experiments to simulatevehicles in flight and to understand the environments imposed on flight vehicles. NASA/JSC intends to purchase the items from Calspan University of Buffalo Research Center(CUBRC). CUBRC possesses several capabilities that make it unique from other wind tunneltesting facilities. These capabilities include (1) the ability to instrument test modelswith very small and densely spaced instrumentation to measure heat transfer rates, (2)the ability to test at enthalpy levels most representative for a ground test facility,(3) the ability to test at free stream Mach numbers up to Mach 30, (4) the ability totest very large model sizes with adequate test duration to allow for flow establishmentaround the model. Other testing facilities have one or more of the unique capabilitieslisted above, however, the CUBRC facilities are unique in that they possess all of therequired capabilities. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform theeffort in writing to Cheryl Bass at cheryl.d.bass@nasa.gov not later than 4:30 p.m. localtime on March 21, 2011. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely forthe purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitivebasis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a fulland open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within thediscretion 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 Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The installation Ombudsman isMelanie Saunders; 281-483-0490.