LISA Telescope Wavefront Verification Interferometer

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for LISA Wavefront Verification Interferometer. [refer to attachments for further information] NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to 4D Technology Corporation. under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that 4D Technology Corporation is the only vendor that holds the patent with the unique external pupil characteristics. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at vendors site. 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 not later than 2:59 a.m. Central Standard Time on November 10, 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. 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 .