NASA/JSC has a requirement for 1 LOT OF HES 6573.3 PROPELLANT. NASA/JSC intends to purchase the items from BAE Systems, supporting the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. The HES 6573.3 propellant is specifically required for use in the Orion parachute drop test strap cutter cartridge in accordance with the Government's drawings and specifications. Only BAE Systems produces HES 6573.3 propellant as part of their support of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing via email to [email protected] not later than 4:30 p.m. local time on August 06, 2013. 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. 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 .

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