NASA/GSFC has a requirement for pure Beryllium I-220-H Grade I. The specifications and drawings are linked above or may be accessed at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=C&pin= . This procurement is NOT set aside for small business. This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, which is issued as a Request for Offer (RFO); offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Offerors are required to use the On-Line RFQ system to submit their offer. The On-line RFQ system is linked above or it may be accessed at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=C&pin= . The information required by FAR Subpart 12.6 is included in the on-line RFQ. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12 and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures set forth in FAR Part 13. The NAIC code is 331419 and the small business size standard for this procurement is 750 employees. All qualified responsible business sources may submit a offer which shall be considered by the agency. Offers are due by no later than 12:00PM EST January 18, 2006. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing to Geoffrey Sage (e-mail is preferred) at
[email protected] or fax at 301-286-1720, no later than January 13, 2006. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this notice, the on-line RFQ and amendments (if any). This procurement will be awarded on a best value basis, please see attached criteria. The Defense Material System (DMS) Priority Rating: C9 Miscellaneous/Other. An ombudsman has been appointed - See NASA Specific Note "B". Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs link below.