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66 -- PARTS AND REMEDIAL MAINTENANCE FOR EATON CORP. NV-1002 IMPLANTER SOL 553-73341-920 DUE 041598 POC Mary E. McKaig, Contract Specialist for Simplified Acquisition, Phone (301) 286-4240, Fax (301) 286-1720, Email Mary.E.McKaig.1@gsfc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/GSFC/date.html#553-73341-920. E-MAIL: Mary E. McKaig, Mary.E.McKaig.1@gsfc.nasa.gov. NASA/GSFC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase of parts and remedial maintenance, as necessary, for an Eaton Corporation NV-1002 Implanter. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/GSFC owns an Eaton Corporation NV-1002 Implanter, and intends to purchase the replacement parts and maintenance service from Eaton Corporation, Allentown, PA. This implanter is fundamental for the development and manufacturing of semiconductor devices. It is imperative that this equipment be maintained operational, with minimal down-time. This semiconductor tool uses many custom-made parts which have to be calibrated and approved by Eaton Corporation. To maintain integrity and reliability of the system, replacement components and parts must be manufacturer-recommended. Eaton Corporation is the only source for technical assistance and custom-made parts, which are not offered on the open market. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 26. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. 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. An Ombudsman has been appointed. See Internet Note "B". (0082)

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