NASA/KSC has a requirement for (1) Chassis, 3 rack unit multiframe, P/N 7705FR-C+7PS (2 ea); (2) Quad ASI multiplexer module, 8x2, P/N 7780MUX8x-ASI+3RU (5 ea); (3) HD/SD frame synchronizers, AES audio, P/N 7746FS-EAES4-HD (2 ea). NASA/KSC intends to purchase the items from Evertz Microsystems, Ltd., 5288 John Lucas Dr., Burlington, Ontario Canada L715Z9. Contracting without full and open competition is permitted pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and/or other authority, e.g. 40 U.S.C. 759, because the services and/or products are available from only one reponsible source and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. 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 April 11, 2008. 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 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". Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs linked below.

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