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K -- MODIFICATION OF IN SITU OZONE DETECTOR SOL 1-111-CAG.3689 DUE 042197 POC Lauretta E. Cole, Purchasing Agent, Phone (757)-864-2443, Fax (757) 864-9775, Email L.E.COLE@larc.nasa.gov -- Richard J. Siebels, Contracting Officer, Phone (757)-864-2418, Fax (757) 864-6131, Email R.J.SIEBELS@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://procurement.nasa.gov/EPS/LaRC/date.html#1-111-CAG.3689. E-MAIL: Lauretta E. Cole, L.E.COLE@larc.nasa.gov. NASA/LaRC is hereby soliciting information for potential sources for modification of an In Situ Ozone Detector for automated operation aboard a turbo-prop or jet type aircraft inclusive of the following requirements; modify detector electronics for 10-Hz detection (signal to noise of at least 2 at 1 ppbv ozone), perform laboratory tests under simulated flight conditions (inlet pressure only) to demonstrate instrument response, automated control, and ozone losses are within specifications, provide technical support for NASA flight testing and provide documenation of (1) instrument modifications with emphasis on microprocessor, fuzzy logic, instrument electronics and automated controls and (2) laboratory tests use to verify instrument performance. NASA LaRC will be providing as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), the ozone detector to be modified, selected flow and pressure hardware used during flight of the existing instrument, and sample pumps used with the system. 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 and experience and past performance summary of five (5) 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 commercial item is defined in "Note A". Along with your response, please advise of any commercial standard terms for payment, in-process inspection of work and/or procedures for handling Government-furnished property. 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 21, 1997. In responding reference 1-111-CAG.3689. Any referenced numbered notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. (0097)

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