Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Reliance XLS400 Laboratory Washer. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Steris Corporation 5960 Heisley RD. Mentor, Ohio 44060-1834 under the authority ... NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Reliance XLS400 Laboratory Washer. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to Steris Corporation 5960 Heisley RD. Mentor, Ohio 44060-1834 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that Steris Corporation is the sole provider of Reliance 400XLS Laboratory Glassware Washer. The Reliance 400XLS laboratory glassware washer has unique performance specifications that are essential for our application. The vendor identified is the only one that manufactures an instrument with the required capabilities. The capability to deliver multiple cleaning agent treatments and pH stabilization prior to discharge were primary requirements that only this vendor was able to meet. 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 2/1/2023. 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