47--FLEX DUCTS

NASA/KSC has a requirement for various sizes and quantities of flex ducts. NASA/KSC intends to purchase the items from Flexfab. Flexfab is the only source solicited for this purchase due to compatibility with existing systems at KSC. The ground support equipment interface, that connect to these hoses were sized to fit NASA's existing stock of Flexfab hoses. The engineering performance analysis is based on the pressure drop and thermal performance of the Flexfab hoses. These performance characteristics are unique and proprietary to Flexfab. The Government does not intend 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 not later than 4:30 p.m. local time on May 7, 2015. 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. [OMBUDSMAN STATEMENT IS REQUIRED] NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/p ub_library/Omb.html .