Design of a multi-pass laser time of flight MS for plantetary

NASA/GSFC has a requirement for expert support for ongoing research and development activities in the area of time-of-flight mass spectrometer (TOF-MS) instrument design and testing in support of plantetary mass spectrometer mission opportunities.

NASA/GSFC intends to purchase the items from C & E Reasearch, Inc. (CERI) as the TOF-MS instrument protypes have been developed based on the unique cababilities and original patented concepts of CERI. This phase of the effort requires development and testing based on this expertise.

The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified points of contact not later than 4:30 p.m. local time on November 30, 2015 EST. 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.

All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.

NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/p ub_library/Omb.html .