NASA/GSFC has a requirement for the development of a science program for the Euclid program to study the spatial characteristics of the Cosmic Infrared Background (CIB) to provide information about processes in the early universe. NASA/GSFC intends to purchase the service from Dr. Kashlinksy, as Principal Investigator for the Euclid CIB project and the principal author of the winning proposal is uniquely familiar with the program and expert in the science. There is no other source with the combination of expertise in the field and familiarity with the investigation. The Government does not intend 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 June 18, 2015. 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. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/pub/p ub_library/Omb.html . This synopses was previously synopsis under NNG1538429Q.

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