NASA/GSFC intends to negotiate a noncompetitive contract with Cimel Electronique to purchase replacement parts for 10 Cimel Tracking Robots. The statutory authority is FAR 6.302-1 through FAR 6.302-7 and 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1), "Only One Responsible Source." Cimel Electronique is the only responsible source because they are the creators of the Robots, and they are solely responsible for its continuous maintenance and development.
The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 26.
NASA/GSFC plans to award the contract to Cimel Electronique, 172 Rue de Charrone, 75011 Paris, France. Interests in subcontracting opportunities should be directed to The HDF Group at the above mentioned address. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications, 10 pages or less, indicating the ability to perform all aspects of this effort in writing via fax number 301-286-5373, attention Denise Workman or email to Denise Workman, no later than 12:00 noon on September 23, 2008 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 competitive basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.
No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. If a solicitation is released it will be synopsized in FebBizOpps and on the NASA Acquisition Internet Service. It is the potentials offeror’s responsibility to monitor these sites for the release of any solicitation or synopsis.
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency.
An Ombudsman has been appointed. See NASA Specific Note "B".
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