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R -- OPERATION AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SUPPORT OF THE ANCILLARY SYSTEMS OF THE NATIONAL TRANSONIC FACILITY POC NASA Langley Research Center, MS 144, Industry Assistance Office, Hampton, Va 23681-0001. R -- Operation and Routine Maintenance Support of the Ancillary Systems of the National Transonic Facility. In order that potential sources may learn of interest in a specific requirement, an advanced notice is published here. The NASA National Transonic Facility (NTF) is a continuous flow wind tunnel used by the Government and industry to perform aerodynamic research and development studies. The tunnel operates over a pressure range from 1 to 9 atms, a temperature range from -250F to +150F and a Mach number range of 0.2 to 1.2. The facility is capable of operating in a cryogenic (gaseous nitrogen test medium) or in a warm (air test medium) mode. Facility operation is centered around energy efficiency and high productivity. Operation is on a two-shift basis. Services will be required for operation and routine maintenance of this tunnel. A detailed description of the NTF can be viewed and downloaded at http://ad-www.larc.nasa.gov/facility/ntf/ntf.html. A cost- plus-fixed-fee task order contract is contemplated with a total potential period of performance of 66 months. The period of performance will include a 1-year base period, four 1-year option periods, and six 1-month option periods. Anticipated contract start date is June 22, 1996. Work will be assigned via performance-based task orders. Firms having the capabilities described above are invited to submit complete information to NASA LaRC Industry Assistance Office, Mail Stop 144, Hampton, VA 23681-0001. Information should include: (a) The total number of employees and professional qualifications of personnel specifically qualified in the areas outlined above, (b) contracts performed or being performed in the above-stated areas (provide contract number, points of contact, telephone number, etc.), (c) current financial statements (Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Statement), (d) Capability Statement and (e) any other available descriptive literature. This synopsis is form information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for any information solicited. Respndents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. Respondents deemed fully qualified will be considered in any resulting solicitation for the requirement. Firms responding should indicate whether they are a socially or economically disadvantaged business firm, an 8(a) firm, a small business, and/or woman-owned business. The Government reserves the right to consider small business set-aside or 8(a) set-aside based on responses hereto. The SIC code for this procurement is 8099 and the small business size standard is $5.0M in average annual receipts for the previous 3 years. Closing date for submission of responses is 14 days from date of publication of this announcement. In responding reference SS242. (0279)

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