NASA/KSC has a requirement for Industrial Automation Equipment for Ground Systems Command and Control in support of the Space Shuttle and Constellation Programs. This requirement includes Ethernet Communication Modules, Comptrollers, Memory Boards and Analog Input/Output Modules.
NASA/KSC intends to purchase the items on a sole-source basis from Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley, due to the necessity for compatibility in NASAs Ground Systems Command and Control Architecture, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1.
The government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications (Maximum 2 Pages) to perform the effort in writing to Jessica Paglialonga via e-mail or fax not later than 4:30 p.m. local time on August 20, 2008. 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.
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.
