NASA/GSFC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the upgrade of one (1) Zygo 24 inch aperture interferometer to provide high precision and high dynamic range capability in the measurement of the wavefront error of flat or cylindrical optical components. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/GSFC intends to purchase the items from Zygo Corporation, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Zygo Corporation is the manufacturer of the existing equipment to be upgraded. They have access to the design drawings for the hardware to be modified, therefore, are the only responsible source for the upgrade. 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 December 11, 2002. 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". Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html

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