NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Code 214.4, Greenbelt, MD 20771

99 -- SPACE FLIGHT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS POC Thomas S. Russell, Contracting Officer, (301)286-2885. NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center is interested in determining the availability of sources having spaceflight opportunities for secondary instruments on commercial spacecraft and spacecraft constellations. Many scientific instruments requiring minimal weight, power and data rates may be compatible with planned commercial ventures. These opportunities may support either a singular instrument demonstration or an investigation that benefits from a globally distributed set of sensors that measure an event of scientific interest. Indications of interest are sought along with rough estimates of available on-orbit resources. Suggestions are solicited as to the pre-flight process, operations, and compensation for using these opportunities. NASA/GSFC wants to determine the range of possibilities and number of potential opportunities that exist to support this secondary instrument concept; therefore, NASA invites any interested firm with the capabilities to supply these opportunities to submit specific ideas and information, including capabilities, experience, past performance and qualifications. Acknowledgement of receipt will not be made; however, sources deemed capable and interested in exploring this opportunity will be considered for any future specific solicitations. This is not a request for proposal and should not be construed as a commitment by the government. Prospective sources should submit the requested information within 30 days after publication. (0045)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0475 19960215\99-0004.SOL)