Perform optic measurements and analyses on semiconductor samples provided by NASA

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Investigate point defects, line defects and performance of pure and doped
crystals grown on earth and microgravity using luminescence, Raman and morphological
characteristics..
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to University of Maryland, Baltimore County under the
authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that University of Maryland, Baltimore County is
the sole provider of Investigate point defects, line defects and performance of pure and doped crystals grown on
earth and microgravity using luminescence, Raman and morphological characteristics.
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Marshall
Space Flight Center (MSFC).
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 611310
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the
identified point of contact not later than 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on September 18, 2023. 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.
FAR 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions-Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Items) (Mar 2016) is
hereby incorporated by reference.
NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be
found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub library/Omb.html .