Morphology G3 image analysis microscopy system

Added: May 21, 2015 11:09 am NASA/MSFC has a requirement for (1) IMAGE ANALYSIS MICROSCOPY SYSTEM.

NASA/MSFC intends to purchase the item from Malvern Instruments, Inc. NASA has a requirement for a static image analysis system with a built-in powder dispersion apparatus. The built-in dispersion apparatus minimizes sample handling, reduces repeatability error, and enables duplicate sample preparation and measurement for statistical validation. The purchase of a separate powder dispersal instrument would raise the cost of acquisition above the cost of a built-in from Malvern Instruments.

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 Renatta R. America at renatta.r.america@nasa.gov not later than 4:30 p.m. local time on 28 May 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 .