Assessing the loading rate dependence of stress corrosion cracking susceptibility metrics across multiple alloy systems and supporting the data acquisition system implementation for environmentally assisted cracking and electrochemistry testing in propella

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Assessing the loading rate dependence of stress corrosion cracking susceptibility metrics across multiple alloy systems and supporting the data acquisition system implementation for environmentally assisted cracking and electrochemistry testing in propellants.. 

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to University of Virginia under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that University of Virginia is the sole provider of Assessing the loading rate dependence of stress corrosion cracking susceptibility metrics across multiple alloy systems and supporting the data acquisition system implementation for environmentally assisted cracking and electrochemistry testing in propellants.

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort.  Performance will be located at NASA/ Langley Research Center (LARC).

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 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on February 11, 2020. 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:

Linda Walker

Procurement Specialist

Linda.B.Walker@nasa.gov

Secondary Point of Contact:

Tanya Burnett

Contracting Officer

tanya.r.burnett@nasa.gov