NASA/GSFC has a requirement for a Powerlite DLS 9050 Laser with Second (Type I) and Third Harmonic Generators for Powerlite Series, Wavelength Separation package for second or third harmonic outputs with residual IR for Powerlite and a Fiber Laser seeder for SLM operation of Powerlite Series Lasers. <p> NASA/GSFC intends to purchase the items from Continuum Electro-Optincs, Inc., pursuant to FAR 13.106, for the acquisition of supplies or services determined to be reasonably available from only one known source. The Continuum Powerlite DLS 9050 is the only known commercial laser offering 17.5W of 355 output at 50Hz which is required to meet our measurement objectives. <p> The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. <p> 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 November 04, 2013. 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. <p> Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. <p> All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. <p> 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 . <p>

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