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16 -- FLAT PANEL DISPLAYS FOR SIMULATOR AND FLIGHT USE DUE 041098 POC Linda P. Fitzgerald, Procurement Analyst, Phone (757)-864-2461, Fax (757) 864-7898, Email L.P.FITZGERALD@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LaRC/date.html#ss284. E-MAIL: Linda P. Fitzgerald, L.P.FITZGERALD@larc.nasa.gov. NASA/LaRC is hereby soliciting information for potential sources for the application of Flat Panel Display technology to replace presently used CRT display media in both flight simulation and aircraft research systems. Current NASA LaRC research facility development activities include conversion of a Boeing 757 airliner into a flight research facility and development of a number of advanced simulator cabs for use both stationary and with a motion base. Requirements for end product display units for flight and simulator cab use will include full color capability, ARINC A, B, and D form factors, display resolutions of 1024 X 768 and higher, video interface compatibility with advanced raster graphics engines such as a Silicon Graphics Onyx system. Other display sizes for display repeaters at engineering monitoring stations are also of interest. NASA seeks sources for a full range of flat panel display products suitable for these requirements from basic panels for use in display unit development to complete flight display units with raster graphics interfaces. No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. If a solicitation is released it will be synopsized in the CBD and on the NASA Acquisition Internet Service. It is the potential offerors responsibility to monitor these cites for the release of any solicitation or synopsis. Vendors having the capabilities necessary to meet or exceed the stated requirements are invited to submit appropriate documentation, literature, brochures, and references. Responses must include the following: name and address of firm, whether they are large, small, small disadvantaged, 8(a), and/or woman- owned business. Technical questions should be directed to: Wesley C. Easley at 757-864-3981 or e-mail at w.c.easley@ larc.nasa.gov. Please advise if the requirement is considered to be a commercial or commercial-type product. A commercial item is defined in Internet "Note A". 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. 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 NASA Langley Research Center, Industry Assistance Office, M/S 144, Attn: Linda P. Fitzgerald, Hampton, VA 23681-0001 no later than April 10, 1998. In responding reference SS284. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. (0079)

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