R--BEAM TIME

NASA/GSFC has a requirement for accelerated proton beam time to be applied to Mars-analog sediment samples. The requirements for this service are as follows: a. 150-250 MeV proton beam b. at least a 12-cm diameter spot size c. >1.5 Gy/s dose rate for sediments having density of 1.73 g/cm^3 d. capable of total dosages of 0.5x10^6 Gy e. cost rate of <$800/hr beam time f. completion of total dose accumulation during the follow time window: date of award Oct 29, 2012 NASA/GSFC intends to purchase the items from Indiana University Cyclotron Operations (IUCF) pursuant to FAR 13.106, for the acquisition of supplies or services to be reasonably available from only one source. The Government intends 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 no later than 2:30PM EST August 27, 2012. 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 .