two digital cameras, processing software, timing unit and other accessories for Particle Image Velocimetry Experiments in NASA GRC AAPL facility
ID: 80NSSC24876005QType: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

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Software Publishers (513210)

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) (8AN)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5420456cd3dc4f3d8b4bf743a1256add/view
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    Description

    NASA Shared Services Center plans to award a sole-source contract to LaVision, Inc. for digital cameras, processing software, and other equipment for particle image velocimetry experiments at the NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC). The equipment is required for upcoming experiments and LaVision has been identified as the sole provider capable of meeting NASA's unique needs.

    The procurement consists of two high-end digital cameras, processing software, a timing unit, and various accessories. NASA intends to award a contract under the FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13 provisions for commercial items and services.

    Interested parties may submit their capabilities and qualifications to the primary contact, Jacqueline Townley, by 4 p.m. on July 30, 2024. Oral communications will not be accepted. NASA reserves the discretion to determine whether to compete the procurement based on the responses received.

    For further information and inquiries, contact: Jacqueline Townley Procurement Specialist jacqueline.e.townley@nasa.gov

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jacqueline Townley
    (228) 813-6067
    jacqueline.e.townley@nasa.gov
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