Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Determine the Environmentally Assisted Cracking (EAC) performance of Russian alloy AMg6NOP, with focus on ISS environment and potential fatigue interactions..

NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia 1001 Emmet ST N Charlottesville Virginia 22903- 4833 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia is the sole provider of Determine the Environmentally Assisted Cracking (EAC) performance of Russian alloy AMg6NOP, with focus on ISS environment and potential fatigue interactions.

NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Johnson Space Center (JSC).
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 611310

Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 3:30 p.m. Central Standard Time on 12/22/2023. 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 .

Primary Point of Contact: Kacey Hickman Procurement Specialist Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov

Secondary Point of Contact: Lauren Oubre Contracting Officer Lauren.oubre@nasa.gov

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