D--FASTCOM: SUPERFSCC4-PCIE CARDS

***SEND ALL CORRESPONDANCE INCLUDING TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND QUOTES IN WRITING TO PAMELA JACKSON/DFS ONLY AT [email protected] OR FAX 256-961-96048*** NASA/MSFC has a requirement for the purchase of (40) forty Fastcom:SuperFSCC/4-PCIe with cables and software CD's. Fastcom:SuperFSCC/4-PCIe card are used in support of the Integrated Avionic Test Facilities (IATF) under the Vehicle Integration project with the Space Launch Systems (SLS) program. NASA/MSFC has determined Commtech, Inc. designed and owns this card which can be re-targeted to the next level of chip interface with no impact on compatibility. Only Commtech can provide the required product. 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 Pamela Jackson/ARCS at [email protected] or fax 256 961-9604 no later than 4:30 p.m. local time on July 26, 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 official point of contact is James W. Bailey; however all questions/consideration shall be submitted to Pamela Jackson/ARCS Inc. at [email protected], or faxed (256) 961-9604.