NASA/GSFC has a requirement for ONE (1) HEATED PLATEN PRESS for composite structures compression molding and future resin transfer molding capabilities.
Minimum specifications/features are attached.
The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. This procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and will be awarded under the authority of FAR Subpart 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items.
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.
Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing to YOLANDA WILLIAMS, (email preferred), via email at Yolanda.A.Williams@nasa.gov, fax at 301-286-1720, not later than September 8, 2008, Eastern Standard Time (ET). It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). It is the offeror's responsibility for downloading their own copy of this notice 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.
