NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Code 214.2, Greenbelt, MD 20771

A -- RELEASE OF DRAFT DOCUMENTS FOR THE ANTICIPATED PROCUREMENT OF THE GEOSTATIONARY OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SATELLITE (GOES) N-Q SPACECRAFT POC Sandra Marshall, Contracting Officer, (301) 286-9228. Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) N-Q Spacecraft -- This is a solicitation for information and planning purposes. The NASA Goddard Space Flight Center intends to make available a preliminary Statement of Work, Performance Specifications, Contract Data Requirements, and Instrument Interface Control Documents on December 18, 1996. The objective of this release is to allow industry the opportunity to verify the reasonableness and feasibility of the requirements, as well as to promote competition. Prospective offerors are invited to submit comments for any possible improvements to the Statement of Work or more effective approaches to the Government's requirements. This preliminary information is being made available for planning purposes only, subject to FAR Clause 52.215-3, entitled "Solicitation for Information or Planning Purposes." It does not constitute a Request for Proposal, Invitation for Bid, or Request for Quotation, and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract. This procurement is subject to review or cancellation at any time. The preliminary documents described in this notice constitute all information concerning the GOES spacecraft procurement that will be furnished at this time. A draft Request for Proposal (RFP) will be released at a later date. Firms interested in obtaining a hardcopy of this preliminary request must submit a request, in writing, to Sandra Marshall, Code 214.2, NASA/GSFC, Greenbelt, Maryland 20771. The GSFC desires to meet with potential prime offerors in late January, to discuss their capabilities in performing these requirements and to get further insight into submitted comments on the draft documents being released in this notice. Potential prime contractors who desire to take advantage of this opportunity must submit a 6-10 page capability statement demonstrating their relevant experience, familiarity with the appropriate technology, experienced personnel, and plant facilities/equipment. Interested firms are requested to submit any comments and suggestions on the preliminary documents, along with their capability statement, by January 15, 1997 to the address cited above. The anticipated release date for the official solicitation is in March 1997. It is the Offeror's responsibility to monitor the NASI/World Wide Web for solicitation release as the solicitation will be released as soon as practicable. (0347)

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