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

66 -- PURCHASE OF THERMAL IMAGING RADIOMETER SOL 541-73155-920 DUE 051900 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#541-7 3155-920. E-MAIL: Mary E. McKaig, Mary.E.McKaig.1@gsfc.nasa.gov. NASA/GSFC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase of a Model 760 high performance thermal imaging radiometer, which includes: scanner (8-12 micrometer) and control electronics; 20 degree FOV lens (1X); AC power supply (95-250V, 50/60 Hz); operations manual; 1.25m scanner cable; and shipping/carrying case; NTSC video format. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/GSFC intends to purchase the items on a sole source basis from FLIR Systems, Inc., N. Billerica, MA. The Model 760 radiometer will replace an Inframetrics Model 600 radiometer, which is part of the Material Engineering Branch's thermal imaging system. The system is used to provide nondestructive evaluation support to numerous GSFC projects. As noted, the radiometer is part of an overall thermal imaging system. In addition to the radiometer, there is an image acquisition system, which includes a PC-based data acquisition board and software. In addition, Goddard has previously purchased numerous optics (close-up lenses) for the system. The existing data acquisition board, software, and lenses, which were previously purchased from Inframetrics, are only compatible with the Inframetrics radiometers. To procure these items from a different vendor would mean that the Government would not only have to purchase purchase a radiometer, but would also have to replace the data acquisition system and full complement of lenses. This would be cost prohibitive. The cost of replacing only the radiometer is significantly less than the cost of replacing the entire thermal imaging system, which is what would have to be done if purchased from a different vendor. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications with respect to being able to provide the items required in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:30 p.m. local time on 05/19/00. 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 04/28/00 (D-SN449613). (0119)

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