NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Code 215, Greenbelt, MD 20771

J -- REMEDIAL MAINTENANCE FOR EATON NV-1002 IMPLANTER SOL 553-72965-920 DUE 042800 POC Mary E. McKaig, Contract Specialist for Simplified Acquisition, Phone (301) 286-4240, Fax (301) 286-1720, Email Mary.E.McKaig.1@gsfc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=51#553-7 2965-920. E-MAIL: Mary E. McKaig, Mary.E.McKaig.1@gsfc.nasa.gov. NASA/GSFC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a maintenance agreement for parts and remedial maintenance, as necessary, for an Eaton Corporation NV-1002 Implanter. The purchase order will be for a period of 1 year. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/GSFC owns an Eaton NV-1002 Implanter, and intends to purchase the replacement parts and maintenance service on a sole source basis from Eaton Corporation, Allentown, PA. This tool is fundamental for the development and manunfacturing of semiconductor devices. it is imperative that this equipment be maintained operational with minimal down-time, as most of the projects in this organization depend on this machine. This semiconductor tool uses many custom made parts, which have to be calibrated and approved by Eaton Corporation. To maintain integrity and reliability of the system, replacement components and parts must be manufacturer-recommended replacements. Eaton Corporation is the only source for technical assistance and custom-made parts, which are not offered on the open market. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested organizations may submit, in writing, their capabilities and qualifications with respect to being able to provide such support to the identified point of contact not later than 4:30 p.m. local time on 04/28/2000. 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 Internet Note "B". Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 04/07/00 (D-SN442649). (0098)

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