IMP and BRU Assemblies for F-18 NACES Ejection Seats

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for 2 ea IMP assy and 6 ea BRU assemblies for F-18 NACES ejection seats. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to MARTIN-BAKER AIRCRAFT CO LTD, Lower road, Uxbridge, UK, UB95AJ under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that MARTINBAKER AIRCRAFT CO LTD is the sole provider of 2 ea IMP assy and 6 ea BRU assemblies for F-18 NACES ejection seats. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC). 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 336413 Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time on May 25, 2021. 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 . Please note that Provisions 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct2020) and 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020) are included in this RFQ.