60--OPTICAL FIBER SPLICER KIT

NASA/LaRC has a requirement for 1 each FSM-45PM Polarization Maintaining OpticalFiber Splicer Kit.NASA/LaRC intends to purchase the item from America Fujikura, Ltd, who is themanufacturer of this item and the only known source. This item is required to meet thedemands of flight testing. Flight test personnel are already trained to use this kit. Purchasing a different kit will result in retraining downtime and cause increasedmaintenance expense. These additional expenses are not expected to be recovered throughcompetition.The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform theeffort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:30 p.m. local timeon 04/21/2008. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purposeof determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. Adetermination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and opencompetition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretionof 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.An Ombudsman has been appointed. See NASA Specific Note "B".Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs linked below.