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A -- DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL AND DISTRIBUTION FOR ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM TESTBEDS SOL RFP3-019582 DUE 042595 POC Michael J. Kinkelaar, Contract Specialist, (216) 433-2736, Paul A. Karla, Contracting Officer, (216) 433-2736, Both individuals may be contacted at Mail Stop 500-306. Only written requests for copies of the solicitation will be accepted via mail or fax at (216) 433-5185. Requests shall include the solicitation no. RFP3-019582 and your company's name, phone no., and mailing address. The work effort is to develop enabling technologies in space electrical power systems, hardware, components and software in support of anticipated space exploration and utilization programs and to support the reconfiguration, upgrading and maintenance of the Electrical Power System Test Facility at the NASA Lewis Research Center. The work to be performed shall include, but is not limited to, development of electrical power system, hardware, components and software to the brassboard, or prototype level. The following classes of anticipated space flight programs are the International Space Station and solar sourced electrical power generation, including EPS controls strategies, simulations and simulators, and their related software implementations to enhance autonomous on-orbit operations with minimum energy and processing resource utilization. This will be a task order-type contract and will contain options for additional effort within the basic scope of work. Multiple contract awards may be made. Offerors will be required to submit a detailed proposal addressing management, personnel, company resources and technical understanding. In addition, a detailed cost proposal will be required! The RFP will be issued on or about March 20, 1995. Proposals will be due 30-45 days later. Contract award is planned for July-August 1995. Estimated period of performance is 60 months. Base Period is one year with four 12 month options or two 24 month options. The date set for receipt of proposals is approximate. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered. SIC Code is 8731 with size standard of 1000. There will be a requirement for Small Business Subcontracting of 15 percent which includes Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting of 8 percent. (0052)

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