DMi8 Metallurgical Microscope

Synopsis: NASA/NSSC has a requirement for DMi8 Metallurgical Microscope. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Leica Microsystems, Inc.; 1700 Leider Lane, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that Leica Microsystems, Inc. is the sole provider of DMi8 Metallurgical Microscope. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). 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 333314. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact no later than 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on October 12, 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 . Primary Point of Contact: Cody Guidry Procurement Specialist [email protected] Secondary Point of Contact: Eli Ouder Contracting Officer [email protected]