NASA/KSC plans to issue a Sole-Source Request for Quotation (RFQ) for shuttle hydraulic fluid (micronic 882-NASA).
NASA/KSC intends to purchase the items from Air BP Lubricants out of Irvine, CA, in accordance with the statutory authority U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1). This is a sole-source procurement under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Air BP Lubricants has been identified as the only known responsible source to complete the requirement.
The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procurement (SAP).
This notice of intent is not a request for quotation (RFQ) for competitive quotes.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing by mail, fax, or email to Janet Thodos not later than 12 NOON KSC local time on Wednesday, July 21, 2004. The contact information is as follows: MAIL, NASA/Kennedy Space Center, MC: OP-MS, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899; FAX: 321/867-2825; EMAIL: Janet.C.Thodos@nasa.gov. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. Email is preferred.
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
An Ombudsman has been appointed. See NASA Specific Note "B".
Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs linked below.
http://gensis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html
Point of Contact
Name: Janet C. Thodos
Title: Contracting Officer
Phone: (321) 867-5206
Fax: (321) 867-2825
Email: Janet.C.Thodos@nasa.gov