NASA/GSFC, Code 286, Greenbelt, MD 20771

A -- SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT FOR THE UNIFIED RADIO AND PLASMA WAVE IN VESTIGATION SOL RFP5-13876/218 POC Steven T. Kramer, Contracting Officer, (301) 286-6687. This is a notice of intent to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP5- 13876/218) on a sole source basis to the University of Minnesota. The contractor shall provide scientific and technical support for the Unified Radio and Plasma Wave Investigation (URAP) through the extended mission phase of the Ulysses spacecraft mission. The requirements for this effort are: 1) to maintain the URAP Flight Spare unit in an environment where it can be used to simulate telecommands and memory loads; 2) to analyze scientific data and present and publish scientific results from the URAP Plasma Frequency Receiver, Fast Envelope Sampler, and Waveform Analyzer; 3) to provide information and documentation relating to instrument design, calibration, operation, and data processing; 4) to assist the URAP team at GSFC in commanding of the URAP instruments; and 5) to monitor performance of the URAP instrument package. This procurement is a follow-on effort for the continuing support of the Ulysses spacecraft mission. The contractor played a major role in the development of four of the six URAP sub-instruments. Therefore, Minnesota is uniquely qualified due to its accumulated knowledge, experience, and expertise about these instruments which is vital to the successful completion of the Ulysses mission. Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source, NASA/GSFC intends to issue a sole source contract to the University of Minnesota with a basic period of performance of one-year and four one-year options. All responsible sources desiring consideration are requested to fully identify interest and capabilities within fifteen (15) days of the date of publication of this synopsis to the GSFC office and individual noted above. See Number Note 22. (0272)

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