NASA/Dryden Flight Research Center, Code A, P.O. Box 273, Edwards, CA 93523-0273

Q -- FLIGHT SURGEON SUPPORT SOL P8XX00013-LEB DUE 031898 POC Louann E. Beu, Contracting Officer, Phone (805) 258-3333, Fax (805) 258-2904, Email louann_beu@qmgate.dfrc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/DFRC/date.html#P8XX00013-LEB. E-MAIL: Louann E. Beu, louann_beu@qmgate.dfrc.nasa.gov. NASA/DFRC plans to issue a Blanket Purchase Agreement for review assess, and continually monitor the adequacy and appropriateness if its human life support systems, aviation medical policies and flight crew medical status. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/DFRC intends to purchase the items from Aviation Occupational Safety Consultants, Inc. (AOSCI) on a sole source basis. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 26. 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 effort on 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. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. An Ombudsman has been appointed. See Internet Note "B". (0068)

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