NASA/GSFC has a requirement for one (1) Compact 2-Dimensional Video Disdrometer (2DVD), including the outdoor detector unit, 50 meter cable, indoor unit for detector operations and data management, all software necessary for operations and analysis, shipping container, and 6-month guarantee against defects. NASA/GSFC intends to purchase the items from Joanneum Research Digital pursuant to FAR 13.106, for the acquisition of supplies or services determined to be reasonably available from only one source. The 2DVD will expand the existing disdrometer network currently in operation at NASA/Wallops Flight Facility (WFF). If another Disdrometer is procured outside of the one Joanneum Research Digital provides, any measurements from the disdrometer would be of limited scientific utility. 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 September 14, 2012. 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. 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.

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