Magneto-optical kerr microscope and magnetometer

Added: Jul 14, 2015 11:30 am NASA/GRC has a requirement for a Magneto-Optical Kerr Microscope and Magnetometer. NASA/GRC is requiring equipment that is designed to perform both the functions of the microscope and magnetometer at the same time to take simultaneous measurements.

NASA/GRC intends to purchase this from Evico Magnetics because it is the only product designed to take the simultaneous measurements that NASA/GRC requires.

The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12 and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures set forth and FAR Part 13.

This is not a request for quote. This is a sole source synopsis.

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact no later than 4:30 p.m. local time on July 31, 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.

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 .