Fabricating the first 18650 Li-ion cells with new plastic current collector from Dupont

Synopsis: NASA/NSSC has a requirement for fabricating the first 18650 Li-ion cells with new plastic current collector from Dupont. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to EDWARD BUIEL CONSULTING, 1086 Duncan AVE, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37404 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that EDWARD BUIEL CONSULTING is the sole provider of fabricating the first 18650 Li-ion cells with new plastic current collector from Dupont. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Johnson Space Center (JSC). The NAICS Code for this procurement is 335911 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 June 11, 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. FAR 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions-Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Items) (Mar 2016) is hereby incorporated by reference. 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: Kaitlyn Smith Procurement Specialist [email protected]