NASA/GSFC has a requirement for Mid Atlantic Crossroad participation. MAX providesand operates the Next-Generation Internet eXchange (NGIX). The NGIX is a high-performancepeering point for several Federal and academic research networks. The University ofMaryland, Mid Atlantic Crossroad (MAX)is being used by the Earth Observing Systems forNetwork traffic connectivity throughout the world. The ESDIS Project has been using theMAX and the connectivity it provides to national and international networks successfullyfor over 10 years.This interface will continue to provide the necessary connectivity for the networktraffic for the EOS Missions including our flagship mission: Terra, Aqua and Aura toUniversities, International peers and other Federal networks.The contract shall provide the ability to participate in the MAX with all of the benefitsof MAX membership therein: including full connectivity to internet 2, other FederalNetworks such as DREN, ESNet, and all other MAX peering networks; a high rate 10 Gigabitsper second (Gbps) connection to the MAX networks; a redundant high rate 10 Gbps; andmaintenance for our 10 Gbps interfaces. MAX Participation will be for the period of November 1, 2011 - August 31, 2012. NASA/GSFC intends to purchase the items from the University of Maryland pursuant to FAR13.106 for the acquisition of supplies or services determined to be reasonably availablefrom only one source. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 13.5Interested organizations may submit their capabilities statement to perform the effortin writing to the identified point of contact not later than 2:30 p.m. local time onOctober 24, 2011. Such statement will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determiningwhether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination bythe 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 statement which shall be considered by the agency. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The installation Ombudsman is Nancy A. AbellGoddard Space Flight CenterMailstop 100Greenbelt, MD 20771Phone: 301.286.5867 / Fax: 301.286.1714Email: [email protected]

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