BF20 cloth and BT30 thread

NASA/GRC has a requirement for 300 linear feet of BF20 Cloth and five (5) pounds ofBT30 thread.NASA/GRC intends to purchase the items from 3M Company Energy & Advanced MaterialsDivision. This fabric and thread have been qualified for the IRVE-3 experimental flightprogram.The government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.The sole source is under the authority of FAR reference 13.106-1(b) (1), only oneresponsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Only 3M Company fabricates the cloth and thread that has passed the testing andcharacterization required to qualify for the continuity of testing data.This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures in FARpart 13.Organizations that believe they are capable of providing the described supplies maysubmit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the identified point ofcontact not later than 4:30 pm EST on 04/08/2011. Such capabilities/qualifications willbe evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct thisprocurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the government not to competethis proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to thisnotice, 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 installation Ombudsman is KurtSeablom, 216-433-5593.