NASA/GRC has a requirement for (1) Instron Model 5969 Testing SystemNASA/GRC intends to purchase the items from Instron. Instron Model 5969 replaces InstronModel 4502 to maintain current baseline data integrity. It is necessary that the samestyle test system be used for future measements and tests.The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12.[OR]Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform theeffort in writing to Scott Haumesser. Offers for the items(s) described above are due bySeptember 07, 2010 at 4:30p.m. (DST) GRC local time and may be [email protected] or mailed to NASA Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Rd.Cleveland, Ohio 44135, Scott Haumesser MS 60-1. Such capabilities/qualifications will beevaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct thisprocurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to competethis proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to thisnotice, 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.[OMBUDSMAN STATEMENT IS REQUIRED] NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. Ombudsman has been appointed --See NASA Specific Note "B".

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