Check loads and calibration of P/N 6144 0.75” MK XX balances for wind tunnel testing

Synopsis: NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Check loads and calibration of P/N 6144 0.75” MK XX balances for wind tunnel testing. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to: AERO RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS, INC. 1869 Pomona RD Unit A Corona, California 92880-3289 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). It has been determined that AERO RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS, INC. is the sole provider of Check loads and calibration of P/N 6144 0.75” MK XX balances for wind tunnel testing. NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA-Ames Research Center. The Government intends to acquire commercial items and services using the provisions,clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 333997. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 3/14/2022. 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. 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 . Primary Point of Contact: Laura Quave Procurement Specialist laura.a.quave@nasa.gov. 228.813.6420 Secondary Point of Contact: Tanisha Rush Contract Specialist tanisha.rush@nasa.gov