66--UPGRADE - INDUCTION UNITS

NASA/GRC has a requirement for Qty 2, Ameritherm EasyHeat 8310 Induction Units. NASA/GRC intends to award this sole source requirement to Ameritherm, Inc. under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). This procurement is for an upgrade of an existing NASA GRC Ameritherm unit. Purchase of the Ameritherm 8310 is essential to maintain compatibility, accuracy and quality of the test data with the existing Ameritherm test equipment and hardware that this unit is used with. Ameritherm is the original manufacturer. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Organizations that believe they are capable of providing the described requirement may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:30pm EST on 6/11/2012. 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 installation Ombudsman is Kirk Seablom who may be reached by phone at 216-433-5593 or email at [email protected].