Hamamatsu micro-channel plate photomultiplier tube detectors

NASA/LARC has a requirement for Micro-Channel Plate (MCP) Photomultiplier Tube Detectors.

NASA/LARC intends to purchase the items from Hamamatsu Corporation. Hamamatsu is the manufacturer and sole provider of the Micro-Channel Plates photomultiplier tube detectors. These detectors were previously purchased at NASA LaRC and are currently in use. It is imperative to procure the same detectors to maintain compatibility to perform further performance characterization. This is a one-of-a-kind product and Hamamatsu is the only vendor that is capable of supplying this detector. It would take substantial duplication of resources and time for another source to provide the required detectors, and this additional expense is not expected to be recovered through competition.

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 point of contact not later than 12:30 p.m. local time on 08/10/2015. 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 .