NASA/HQ has a requirement for a venue and associated services to host a freeconcert in honor of NASAs 50th Anniversary of U.S. Human Spaceflight: The KennedyLegacy scheduled to take place on May 25th, 2011.NASA/HQ intends to purchase the items from John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Artspursuant to FAR 13.106, for the acquisition of supplies or services determined to bereasonably available from only one source. The Kennedy Center is renowned worldwide for its unique premiere location for distinctivespecial events. As the National Center for the Performing Arts, the Kennedy Centerproudly honors the memory of President Kennedy.The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform theeffort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:30 p.m. local timeon May 16, 2011. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for thepurpose 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 opencompetition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretionof 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 installation Ombudsman is LeahHollander, Headquarters, Mailstop 4J82 ~ Washington, DC 20546 ~ Phone: 202.358.0483 /Fax: 202.841.5715 ~ Email:
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