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A -- PULSED PLASMA THRUSTER DEVELOPMENT, FABRICATION, AND TESTING POC Scott W. Benson, Project Manager, Phone (216) 977-7085, Fax (216) 433-2995, Email scott.w.benson@lerc.nasa.gov -- Kathleen L. Batke, Contracting Officer, Phone (216) 433-2823, Fax (216) 433-2480, Email Kathleen.L.Batke@lerc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LeRC/date.html#SS-6910. E-MAIL: Scott W. Benson, scott.w.benson@lerc.nasa.gov. NASA/LeRC is hereby soliciting information for potential sources for potential sources for research on improved Pulsed Plasma Thruster (PPT) components. NASA/LeRC seeks to develop PPT energy storage units and power processing electronics that have increased performance, reduced mass, and reduced recurring cost over existing approaches. Resulting components would be directly applicable to a wide range of space science missions. An R&T program to establish feasibility shall be carried out followed by development and validation of engineering model hardware. NASA plans to conduct this research in two phases. The first phase shall consist of an R&T effort to demonstrate the critical technologies required for successful system development. The second phase shall be an option dependant upon Contractor progress and the availability of funds and shall consist of the development, fabrication and testing of engineering model components. The Contract will be awarded under a Best Value procurement. Phase Iis expected to be complete within 9 months, the total program duration is expected to be less than thirty-six months. 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. Interested offerors/vendors having the required specialized capabilities to meet the above requirement should submit a capability statement of at least 1 page indicating the ability to perform all aspects of the effort described herein. Technical questions should be directed to: Scott Benson, (216)-977-7085. 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 forinformation 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 no later than 12-15-98. In responding reference SS-6910. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html. 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. Responses must include the following: name and address of firm, size of business; average annual revenue for past 3 years and number of employees; ownership; whether they are large, small, small disadvantaged 8 (a), and or woman owned; number of years in business; affiliate information: parent company, joint venture partners, potential teaming partners, prime contractor (if potential sub) or subcontractors (if potential prime); list of customers covering the past five years (highlight relevant work performed, contract numbers, contract type, dollar value of each procurement; and point of contact -- address and phone number). Technical questions should be directed to: Scott Benson (216) 977-7085 e-mail:scott.w.benson@lerc.nasa.gov MS:500-201. Procurement related questions should be directed to: Kathleen Batke (216) 433-2823 e-mail:kathleen.l.batke@lerc.nasa.gov MS:500-319. Please advise if the requirement is considered to be a commercial or commercial-type product. A commercial item is defined in Internet "Note A". [INTERNET ONLY (commercial product definition)] 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 Scott Benson, Project Manager or Kathleen Batke, Contracting Officer. In responding reference RFP3-6910. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html. Posted 11/16/98 (D-SN271810). (0320)

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