Biofilm consultation & analysis work to prevent or manage the biofilm growth in the ISS Water Processor Assembly

Synopsis: NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Biofilm consultation & analysis work to prevent or manage the biofilm growth in the ISS Water Processor Assembly. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to The University of Montana at 32 Campus Dr Main Hall Missoula, MT, 59812-0003 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that The University of Montana is the sole provider of Biofilm consultation & analysis work to prevent or manage the biofilm growth in the ISS Water Processor Assembly. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Langley Research Center (LARC). The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541712. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on January 28,2020. 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 .