NASA/GSFC has a requirement for the purchase of Beryllium I-220-H Metal Billetsmaterial to build two Cassegrain telescopes for use on the ATLAS (Advanced TopographicLaser Altimeter System). NASA/GSFC intends to purchase the items from Brush Wellman Incorporated.The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.DO Rating is DO-C9. The synopsis shall not be construed as a commitment by theGovernment, nor will the Government pay for the information solicited.Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform theeffort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 3:00 p.m. easternlocal time on February 7, 2009. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluatedsolely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on acompetitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed efforton a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solelywithin the discretion of the government.Oral communications ARE NOT acceptable in response to this notice.All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing via e-mail
[email protected] or via facsimile at 301-286-9159 no later than February 2,2009, 11:00 p.m. eastern local time.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.