NASA/GSFC has a requirement for a ZYGO interferometer and accessories. NASA/GSFC intends to purchase the items from The ZYGO Corporation, on a noncompetitive basis. The authority for other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) Only one responsible source. NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center has vast experience with ZYGO interferometers. The ZYGO interferomter is the only system which has a 1x to 6x continuous optical zoom, which is critical for the fine alignment and calibration of the testbed elements. 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 to the identified point of contact not later than 4:30 p.m. local time on March 30, 2005. 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 NASA Specific Note "B". Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs linked below.

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