Sole Source Procurement for Boron Nitrade plates and rods.

NASA/GRC has a requirement for Boron Nitride (BN) plates and rods. See attached Statement of Work. NASA/GRC intends to purchase the items from Saint-Gobain. Saint-Gobain uses proprietary grades of Boron Nitrade and it is critical, that for valid comparison, the same vendor be used to ensure consistent grades of BN material. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. 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