Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) Mirror Coater Move from Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) to Ames Research Center (ARC)

Pre-Solicitation Notice of Intent The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Ames Research Center (ARC) has a requirement to plan and execute the move of the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) Mirror Coater and Ground Support Equipment from the current site in building 703 at the Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) in Palmdale, CA, to ARC, Moffett Field, CA. The contract will include dismantling, packaging, transportation, and unloading. Reassembly, installation, activation, and performance testing will not be included in this contract. NASA/ARC intends to issue a sole source contract to acquire the services from Vacuum Technology Associates, Inc. (Dynavac) under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) and FAR 13.501(a)(1). Competition is limited due to the unique qualifications and capabilities that Dynavac possesses, which are currently not available from any other known source. 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 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 332999. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort electronically via email to Joshua D. Taggart at [email protected], not later than 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on November 13, 2023. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this acquisition on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition 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 : https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf