36--UPGRADE TO AN EXISTING PLASMA ETCHING SYSTEM

NASA/GRC has a requirement for an upgrade to an existing inductively coupled plasma etching system[ NASA/GRC intends to purchase the items from ST Systems USA Inc., Redwood City, CA using 10 U.S.C. 2401(c)(1) only one source can satisfy its needs as NASA's justification. The software cannot be modified without access to the source code which is proprietary to ST Systems USA Inc. The Government intends 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 August 9, 2004. 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. An Ombudsman has been appointed. See NASA Specific Note "B". Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs linked below.