ESA Spaceflight Qualified Polymer Film Capacitors

Synopsis: NASA/Glenn Research Center (GRC) has a requirement for ESA spaceflight qualified polymer film capacitors for PPE. NASA/GRC intends to issue a sole source contract to: EXXELIA USA, INC. 1221 N Us Highway 17 92 Longwood, Florida 32750-3739 United States Under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that the PM907S line of capacitors rated at 1250 V from EXXELIA USA, INC. are the only commercially available line of polymer film capacitors that currently carry NASA or ESA QPL certifications that can meet the technical needs of this requirement. NASA/GRC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/GRC. 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 334416. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 11:59 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on March 20, 2024. 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 https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf. Primary Point of Contact: Eric DiLisi Contract Specialist [email protected] 216.433.2495 Secondary Point of Contact Matt Sheridan Contracting Officer [email protected] 216.433.2034