NASA/MSFC has a requirement for Monarch Lathe Refurbishment, Rebuild & Upgrades.
NASA/MSFC intends to purchase the items from Monarch Lathes, L.P. on a Sole Source basis.
This is a Non-Competitive synopsis. Monarch Lathes, L.P. is the original vendor of the equipment. Additionally, Monarch Lathes, L.P. has unique knowledge of the equipment and has all of the required parts and expertise to provide the refurbishment.
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 no later than 5.00 p.m. local time on April 4, 2016. 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.