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36 -- DEEP CRYOGENIC PROCESSOR THAT PROVIDES CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF METALLIC AND NON-METALLIC MATERIALS AND TESTS OF SPACE DEPLOYABLE INFLATABLE MEMBRANCES SOL 1-169-DMH.1468 DUE 122997 POC Gloria C Carney, Contract Specialist, Phone (757) 864-7151, Fax (757) 864-9774, Email g.c.carney@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://procurement.nasa.gov/EPS/LaRC/date.html#1-169-DMH.1468. E-MAIL: Gloria C Carney, g.c.carney@larc.nasa.gov. NASA/LaRC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Deep Cryogenic Processor that provides both the cryogenic treatment of materials and the test capability of space deployable inflatable membranes. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/LaRC intends to purchase the items from 300 Below, Inc., on a sole source basis under Authority of USC 2304 (C)(1). The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested firms have 15 days from the publication of this synopsis to submit in writing to the identified point of contact, their qualifications/capabilities. Such qualifications/capabilities will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. Responses received after the 15 days or without the required information will be considered nonresponsive to the synopsis and will not be considered. A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed efforton a full and open competitive basis, based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. An Ombudsman has been appointed. See Internet Note "B". (0344)

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