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66 -- THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DESIGN, FURNISH AND FIELD INSTALL A PROVEN PARTIAL DISCHARGE (PD) TEST SYSTEM TO TEST FOR STATOR WINDING PARTIAL DISCHARGE ACTIVITY IN OPERATING MOTORS SOL 1-168-GIBD.1115 DUE 020398 POC Kimberly D. Duncan, Purchasing Agent, Phone (757) 864-3566, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email k.d.duncan@larc.nasa.gov -- Joan Y. Crepps, Contracting Officer, Phone (757)-864-2521, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email J.Y.CREPPS@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://procurement.nasa.gov/EPS/LaRC/date.html#1-168-GIBD.1115. E-MAIL: Kimberly D. Duncan, k.d.duncan@larc.nasa.gov. NASA Langley Research Center plans to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Partial Discharge Test System. The contractor shall design, furnish and field install a proven Partial Discharge (PD) test system to test for stator winding partial discharge activity in operating motors. The system shall include PD couplers permanently installed on motor, signal cables, coupler termination boxes, miscellaneous installation materials as well as portable PD instrumentation package for data collection and all necessary analysis software. The PD system shall enable periodic on-line monitoring of condition of the stator insulation without an interruption in the operation of the machine. The PD system shall be capable of being installed during a scheduled service outage of the machine with the rotor in place. The PD system as furnished and installed shall not in any way compromise the integrity and safety of the machine on which it is installed. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR PART 12. The SIC Code and Size Standard are 3825 and 500 employees respectively, The DPAS Rating for this procurement is DO-C9. This RFQ is available immediately by contacting Kimberly Duncan by fax at 757-864-8863 or email address k.d.duncan@larc.nasa.gov All qualified responsible sources may submit a quote by February 3, 1998, which shall be considered by the Agency. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See Internet Note "B". The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement will not be available over the Internet. Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this site and/or CBD for the release of amendments (if any). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/notes.htm (0015)

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