NASA/GRC has a requirement for further development of a Fluid Interface Tool Software.
NASA/GRC intends to purchase the items from Portland State University since PSU has already conducted a low-gravity fluid study, as well as the development and delivery of the Fluid Interface Tool software.
The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 26.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:30 p.m. local time on June 12, 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, as follows:
Dr. Sunil Dutta
Phone: (216) 433-8844
Fax: (216) 433-2946
Email: Sunil.Dutta-1@nasa.gov