NASA/GSFC has a requirement for Qty: 6 EA RV210/19.0 0,2.R.1.604021/1 Differential Satellite Roller Screws with the following specifications:
tentative designation RV210/19.0 0,2.R1.604021/1
19 mm diameter screw x 0.5 mm lead
40 mm diameter x 72.62 mm split nut without backlash
5 mm total stroke
AISI 440 C stainless steel through-hardened to Rc 56-60
Lead Accuracy (per DIN 69051): G1
Grease lubricated
NASA/GSFC intends to purchase the items from American Roller Screw, Charlotte, NC. American Roller Screw is the only vendor who offers 0.02mm pitch satellite roller screws and meet our requirement without losing performance. The Authority is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source.
The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.
The procurement will be processed using FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition procedures, and the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, but quotes timely received by the response date will be considered.
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 30, 2004. 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.
An Ombudsman has been appointed. See NASA Specific Note "B".
