Central-Process Recertification, Operations, and Maintenance (CROM)

NASA/Glenn Research Center (GRC) has a requirement for the extension of the Central-Process Recertification, Operations, and Maintenance (CROM) contract. NASA/GRC intends to purchase the services from Mainthia Technologies, Inc. (MTI). Only MTI has the capability to provide critical support services with no loss of service in the areas of Facility Maintenance at GRC. Specifically the maintenance and operation of all central process systems (CPS), high voltage electrical substations and related control equipment, cryogenic systems and services related to pressurized vessels and systems at both GRC Lewis Field and Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility during the period until a follow on Contract is awarded, which is not anticipated to exceed twenty-four months from the current contract expiration of September 30, 2021. This will include a base extension of twelve months, and four separate three-month optional extensions. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. 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. Eastern Time on August 28, 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. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. 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.