Integrated High-Vacuum Atomic Force Microscopy
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General Information
- Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Updated)
- Updated Published Date: Aug 26, 2024 01:46 pm EDT
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- Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
- Updated Inactive Date: Sep 12, 2024
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- Place of Performance: Merritt Island , FLUSA
Description
NASA/KSC has a requirement for an Integrated High-Vacuum Atomic Force Microscopy System with an added thermal control stage. The system is intended to measure the adhesion forces of individual dust particles in a simulated lunar environment.
NASA/KSC intends to issue a sole source contract to acquire the Integrated High-Vacuum Atomic Force Microscopy System from Park Systems under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort electronically via email to Kodi Coles at kodi.d.coles@nasa.gov not later than 10:00AM Eastern Standard Time on August 28, 2024. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this acquisition on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.
NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at : https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact
- Kodi Coles
- kodi.d.coles@nasa.gov
- Phone Number 3218670299