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15 -- T-38 ENGINE INLET DUCT SKINS SOL 9-BL2-12-8-02P POC Nancy A. Robb, Contract Specialist, Phone (281) 244-9923, Fax (281) 244-9907, Email nancy.s.robb1@jsc.nasa.gov -- Alice J. Pursell, Contracting Officer, Phone (281) 244-9922, Fax (281) 244-9907, Email alice.j.pursell1@jsc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/JSC/date.html#9-BL2-12-8-02P. E-MAIL: Nancy A. Robb, nancy.s.robb1@jsc.nasa.gov. NASA/JSC plans to issue a solicitation for fabrication of T-38 engine inlet duct skins. The duct skins are manufactured from .125 inch thick 2024 clad aluminum alloy material. They are heat treated to T42 condition and require chemical milling to .063 inch thick over roughly 80% of the part. Overall dimensions are approximately 18 inches X 60 inches. Two duct skins (one left and one right) will constitute one shipset. The release of a solicitation for the fabrication of duct skins for the redesigned T-38 aircraft engine inlet nacelle is anticipated late July 1998. Drawings and loft data are available. Loft data will be provided in IGES format. Coordinate loft data can also be provided if requested. A stretch form die, chemical milling template, and trim template will be provided. Additional tooling (such as a stretch compression die) may be required to manufacture these parts and if additional tooling is required, it will be considered to be included in the base price of the contract. The offeror's experience in manufacturing similar components is critical. The first shipset of hardware (first article) is required by 10 weeks after award of contract. There will be a basic contract issued for 3 shipsets of duct skins with an option for 29 to 34 additional shipsets. If the option is exercised (option to be exercised by December 31, 1998), delivery of the optioned hardware would begin 10 weeks after option exercise date. 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 3441 and 500 employees, respectively. The DPAS Rating for this procurment is DO-C9. The anticipated release date of the solicitation is on or about July 31, 1998 with an anticipated offer due date of on or about 15 calendar days after release of the solicitation. All qualified responsible sources may submit an offer 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 be available over the Internet or may be obtained in accordance with the instructions contained in the solicitation. These documents will be in Microsoft Office Suite (Word 6.0, Excel 5.0, or PowerPoint 4.0) format and will reside on a World Wide Web (WWW) server, which may be accessed using a WWW browser application. The WWW address, or URL of the NASA/JSC Business Opportunities home page is http://procurement.nasa.gov/EPS/JSC/class.html. Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. Posted 07/24/98 (D-SN228068). (0205)

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