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66 -- MODEL SD2552B VIBRATION CONTROL SYSTEM SOL 9-BJ23-18-08-07Q DUE 061898 POC Marie D. Kliment, Contracting Officer, Phone (281) 483-4168, Fax (281) 483-4173, Email marie.d.kliment1@jsc.nasa.gov -- Jack L. Colopy, Contract Specialist, Phone (281) 483-0370, Fax (281) 483-4173, Email jack.l.colopy1@jsc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/JSC/date.html#9-BJ23-18-08-07Q. E-MAIL: Marie D. Kliment, marie.d.kliment1@jsc.nasa.gov. NASA/JSC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Model SD2552B Vibration Control System with 4 Channel expandable to 32-Channel and one output channel. Hardware must be 100 percent compatible and interchangeable to the existing Vibration Control System. The System will provide an upgrade replacement as well as a redundant backup system for vibration control testing with minimum software changes. The procurement consists of the following: Bench Top cabinet enclosure with 4 Channel inputs expandable to 32-Channel, one 16-bit Output Channel for drive signal; Random Vibration Control and Analysis Software, Swept Sinewave Vibration Control Software, Classical Shock Vibration Control and Analysis Software; and Operation Diagnostic Manuals. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/JSC intends to purchase the items from Spectral Dynamics, Inc., as they are the only known distributor of the product. The authority is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested firms have 10 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 10 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. All responsible business sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. An Ombudsman has been appointed. See Internet Note "B". Any referenced numbered notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. (0159)

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