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NASA/GSFC has a requirement for an electron beam lithography (EBL) system, used to define nano-sized geometric structures needed in the fabrication of advanced sensors, detectors, optical and micromac... NASA/GSFC has a requirement for an electron beam lithography (EBL) system, used to define nano-sized geometric structures needed in the fabrication of advanced sensors, detectors, optical and micromachined components. The EBL consists of an electron source or gun, a column, a wafer chamber, a vacuum system, computer and associated control electronics, and an environmental chamber. The EBL is an essential tool for advanced device fabrication projects under development and in production in the Detector Systems Branch at GSFC and is critically needed for the technology development and production of detectors such as Microwave Kinetic Inductance Detectors, Transition edge sensor detectors, and the Magnetic Calorimeters. The EBL will enable advanced fabrication process, supporting development of superconducting amplifiers and other electronic components, which are important to GSFC’s lines of business. NASA/GSFC intends to issue a sole source contract to acquire the items from Raith America, Inc. The rationale supporting this sole source award to Raith America, Inc is in accordance with the authority at FAR 6.302-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements”. Raith America, Inc. is the only company capable of providing an Electron Beam Lithography System that meets all of the technical requirements in the Statement of Work (SOW). The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort electronically via email to Alpana Jenne at Alpana.K.Jenne@nasa.gov not later than 3pm EST on September 9,2021. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this acquisition on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. 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