NASA announces sole-source contract for upgrades on the T-4000

(My note, this is what is so frustrating about Advanced Photonix, symbol,(API) -many press releases only identify it's wholly owned subsidiary Picometrix. This release demonstrates yet again, in my opinion, that this company is at the forefront of terahertz development and commercial application.)
Mar 08, 2010
1:53 pm

Solicitation Number:
NNC10331497Q
Notice Type:
Presolicitation
Synopsis:
Added: Mar 08, 2010 1:53 pm
NASA/GRC has a requirement for an electronic upgrade for an existing GRC PicometrixT-Ray 4000. NASA/GRC intends to purchase the upgrade from Picometrix, Inc., Ann Arbor, Mi, theoriginal manufacturer. The T-Ray 4000 is an exclusive product of Picometrix, LLC. Due to the proprietary nature of the conversion from the RS320/100 to the RS80/1000configuration of this product, the conversion can only be performed by Picometrix. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12 and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures set forth in FAR Part 13. The Sole Source is under the authority of FAR reference 13.106-1(b)(1), only oneresponsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Organizations that believe they are capable of performing the described work may submittheir capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identifiedpoint of contact not later than 4:30 p.m. local time on March 15, 2010.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. An Ombudsman has been appointed. See NASA Specific Note "B". Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs linked below. http://genesis.gsfc.nasanote.html