Speedstack SI full floating software license and 12 month upgrade andmaintenance support

NASA/JSC has an immediate requirement for software floating license renewal and12-month maintenance package of Speedstack Si software. NASA/JSC intends to purchase this requirement directly from the manufacturer, PolarInstruments, Inc. Polar Instruments, Inc., is a small business. It is understood thatbecause of the proprietary data rights, the software license and maintenance is onlyoffered through the manufacturer. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform theeffort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:30 p.m. local timeon the above-specified date. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solelyfor the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on acompetitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed efforton a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solelywithin the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Communications are tobe sent to the posted e-mail address for the Contracting Officer. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. An Ombudsman has been appointed. See NASA Specific Note "B". Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs linked below.