95--CU-CR-AL ATOMIZED POWDER

NASA/GRC has a requirement for Item 1. 75 lbs. of Cu-8CR-1 Al powder; Item 2. 75 lbs of Cu-23Cr-5Al powder; Item 3. 75 lbs. of Cu-8Cr-5Al powder to include 4. Shipping . NASA/GRC intends to purchase the items from Crucible Research,6003 Campbells Run Road, Pittsburg, PA 15205-1022 under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Cu-Cr-Al powders have been procured by the Government from Crucible Research previously. Continuity of the chemical composition and processing techniques are required to allow direct comparison with prior results and prevent costly duplicate testing. The Government intends to acquire commercial items 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 4:30 p.m. local time on January 11,2005. 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. An Ombudsman has been appointed. See NASA Specific Note "B". Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs linked below.