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A -- SYLRAMIC FIBER DUE 042397 POC Andrew M. Hubbard, Contracting Officer, Phone (216) 433-2809, Fax (216) 433-5489, Email Andrew.M.Hubbard@lerc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://procurement.nasa.gov/EPS/LeRC/date.html#074417. E-MAIL: Andrew M. Hubbard, Andrew.M.Hubbard@lerc.nasa.gov. NASA Lewis Research Center is hereby soliciting information for potential sources for Sylramic Fiber. The fiber will be used to develop advanced ceramic matrix composites for engine applications. A stoichiometric (silicon to carbon ratio of 1) beta silicon carbide tow fiber with 10 micron diameter is required for the intended applications. Multifilament, continuous lengths of tow fiber are required for fabricating woven composites. The required quantity of fiber will be supplied in two batches: 20 kilogram in June, 1997 and 20 kilogram in September, 1997 (estimated delivery dates). No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. Interested offerors/vendors having the required specialized capabilities to meet the above requirement should submit a capability statement of ten (10) pages or less indicating the ability to perform all aspects of the effort described herein. Please advise if the requirement is considered to be a commercial or commercial-type product. A commercialitem is defined in "Note A". [INTERNET ONLY (commercial product definition)] This synopsis is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. Respondents deemed fully qualified will be considered in any resultant 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 a small business or 8(a) set-aside based on responses hereto. All responses shall be submitted to identified point of contact no later than April 23, 1997. See Numbered Note(s): 25. **** Any referenced numbered notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. Technical questions regarding the above can be directed to Dr. Ajay Misra at the following address: NASA Lewis Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Mail Stop 106-5, Cleveland, OH 44135, E-Mail Address: Ajay.K.Misra@lerc.nasa.gov, Phone Number: (216) 433-8193 (0097)

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