NASA/LaRC has a requirement for validating inspection systems for meeting inspection requirements for failure critical components. This includes validating design of experiments processes used for establishing probability of detection of inspection systems. Eddy current, X-ray, ultrasonic, penetrant, magnetic particle, and visual inspection testing of NASA’s flawed specimens are required. Test specimens with fatigue cracks, EDM notches, and welding flaws in the range of 0.010” to 0.70” in length and in plates and tubes. Test specimens and inspection registration grids will be provided by NASA for testing the inspection capability of nondestructive testing systems.
The complete proposal instructions, statement of work, clause document, and specimen matrix is linked above or may be accessed at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=C&pin= . ]
This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, which is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ); quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Offerors are required to use the On-Line RFQ system to submit their quote. The On-line RFQ system is linked above or it may be accessed at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=C&pin= . The information required by FAR Subpart 12.6 is included in the on-line RFQ.
The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12 and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures set forth in FAR Part 13.5.
FOLLOW THE PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. FAILURE TO PROVIDE ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR OFFER BEING CONSIDERED TECHNICALLY UNACCEPTABLE AND NOT CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.
Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing (e-mail is preferred) no later than JULY 25, 2008. It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this notice, the on-line RFQ and amendments (if any).
An ombudsman has been appointed - See NASA Specific Note "B".
Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs link below.
