91--LIQUID METHANE

NASA/MSFC has a requirement for Liquid Methane to support the Multi-Fuel Technology Development Program. NASA/MSFC intends to purchase the fuel from Clean Energy on a sole source basis. This fuel is to support the Marshall Space Flight Center Test Area with methane for the development of the Morpheus and Space Launch Systems (SLS). The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 3:30 p.m. local time on 09/06/2013. 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. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html.