Synopsis: NASA/NSSC has a requirement for the processing of an experimental NiTi-20Hf shape memory alloy, cast into one billet that is forty pounds and four inches in diameter, using the VIM-VAR technique. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to SAES Smart Materials Inc of 4355 Middle Settlement Rd, New Hartford, NY 13413 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that SAES Smart Materials is the sole provider of the processing of an experimental NiTi-20Hf shape memory alloy, cast into one billet that is forty pounds and four inches in diameter, using the VIM-VAR technique. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Glenn Research Center (GRC). The Government intends to acquire commercial items and services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 423510. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on May 3, 2017. 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. 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 . Primary Point of Contact: Taylor J Dufrene Procurement Specialist
[email protected] 228-813-6605 Secondary Point of Contact: Karen Artis Contracting Officer
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