Upgrade for existing witec alpha 300R raman microscope

Added: Sep 22, 2016 10:10 am NASA/GSFC has a requirement for a upgrade for existing WITec alpha300R Raman microscope. Motorized stage extension for True Surface Mapping with microscope objective adapter and spacer for axioscope computer system optimized for upgrade.

1) Qty 1 - Motorized stage adapted for automated movement
horizontally and vertically to collect Raman data integrated with WITec electronics and software.

2) Qty 1 - True Surface extension piece that fits onto the existing microscope (see attached brochure for image of this extension piece)

3) Qty 1 - Updated computer system specifically designed for the integration of the True Surface extension piece and motorized stage with customized commands; acquisition
program and data files use large amounts of memory.

 The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.

Interested organizations may submit their questions to perform the effort in writing to Torey Stevenson via e-mail at torey.d.stevenson@nasa.gov, not later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on September 27, 2016. Capabilities, qualifications, and quotes must be submitted by September 29, 2016 via email to torey.d.stevenson@nasa.gov no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. 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/pub_library/Omb.html.