NASA ARC Solicitation: Training and Sample Analysis – Collaborative Science Facility

Synopsis – Jul 30, 2015

General Information
Solicitation Number: 4200551599
Posted Date: Jul 30, 2015
FedBizOpps Posted Date: Jul 30, 2015
Recovery and Reinvestment Act Action: No
Original Response Date: Aug 14, 2015
Current Response Date: Aug 14, 2015
Classification Code: U — Education and training services
NAICS Code: 611310

Contracting Office Address

NASA/Ames Research Center, JA:M/S 241-1, Moffett Field, CA 94035-0001

Description

NASA Ames Research Center has a requirement for training, access and use of the scanning electron microscope, transmission electron microscope, and related sample preparation equipment, including ultramicrotome, sputterer, and evaporator, in the Materials Analysis for Collaborative Science (MACS) facility for nanoscale imaging and characterization of unique synthesized nano-materials, astrobiology-related materials, and biological samples. The MACS facility is located in the Advanced Studies Lab (ASL), which is managed by the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) at the NASA Ames Research Center.

Due to limitations on delicate and time-sensitive samples and the requirement for collaborative involvement with other researchers in the MACS facility and the nearby Advanced Studies Laboratory, NASA Ames Research Center intends to purchase these services from the University of California, Santa Cruz under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), One source reasonably available. The Advanced Studies Laboratory at NASA Ames Research Center is a successful partnership between NASA Ames Research Center and the University of California, Santa Cruz supported through a Space Act Agreement. The ASL’s mission is to foster collaborations in nanotechnology, astrobiology and applied materials research and training among academic, government and industrial investigators. 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 14, 2015. 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.

NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html .

Point of Contact
Name: Bethany A McClave
Title: Contracting Officer
Phone: 650-604-3747
Fax: 650-604-3020
Email: Bethany.A.McClave@nasa.gov