Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for SR800N-7D-WTR. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to CI Systems, Inc 1500 N Interstate 35E Ste 116 Carrolton, Texas 75006-83871 under the authority of FA... NASA/NSSC has a requirement for SR800N-7D-WTR. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to CI Systems, Inc 1500 N Interstate 35E Ste 116 Carrolton, Texas 75006-83871 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that CI Systems, Inc is the sole provider of SR800N-7D-WTR. This procurement is for a Calibration Blackbody that has a 7inch square emissive area, a high emissivity of 0.99 +- 0.01, and a uniformity of 1% across the emissive area. The following combination of unique capabilities are why we are strongly recommending the SR800N-7D-WTR. The combination of the wide temperature range (-45C to +125C from ambient) without an external cooler allows for far greater portability and ability to calibrate thermal devices. Another impact is that of time. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). The Government intends to acquire commercial items and services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334516 Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 11:59 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on 2/2/2023. 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 Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/pub_library/Omb.html . Primary Point of Contact: Kathi Thomas Purchasing Agent katheryn.a.thomas@nasa.gov Secondary Point of Contact: Tiffany Neal Contracting Officer tiffany.neal@nasa.gov