B--CASCADE DISTILLATION SUBSYSTEM TASKS

NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) has a requirement for Cascade Distillation Subsystem (CDS) development tasks. The agency intends to award this requirement to Honeywell International, Inc., as the original designer and developer of CDS technology. Honeywell maintains unique proprietary knowledge, extensive operational experience, and specific design information critical to the further development of the technology. Additionally, the CDS hardware is owned by Honeywell and currently maintained at its facilities.

This pre-solicitation notice is categorized under NAICS code 541330 for Engineering Services and PSC code B. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12 for this procurement. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to Christian C. Gaspard by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on January 23, 2012. These submissions will be evaluated to determine whether the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis, though the final decision remains within the government's discretion.

The solicitation number for this effort is NNJ12420972R. All responsible sources may submit an offer for consideration by the agency, and NASA Clause 1852.215-84 regarding the installation Ombudsman is applicable to this notice. One attachment was posted with the initial notice on January 6, 2012. Administrative points of contact include Contract Specialist Christian C. Gaspard and Contracting Officer Adrian D. Clayton.