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A -- REGENERATIVE CO2 REMOVAL SYSTEM (RCRS) SOL 9-BE13-31-9-8P DUE 010899 POC Stephanie D. Hunter, Contract Specialist, Phone (281) 483-8523, Fax (281) 244-5331, Email stephanie.d.hunter1@jsc.nasa.gov -- Caroline M. Root, Contracting Officer, Phone (281) 483-4140, Fax (281) 244-5337, Email caroline.m.root1@jsc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/JSC/date.html#9-BE13-31-9-8P. E-MAIL: Stephanie D. Hunter, stephanie.d.hunter1@jsc.nasa.gov. NASA/JSC intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Regenerative CO2 Removal System (RCRS) ground test prototype for the Shuttle Orbiter Upgrades Program. This procurement will be issued as a sole source procurement to Hamilton Standard. This procurement is being issued using procedures other than full and open competition under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (c) (1) and FAR 6.302-1. This ground test prototype assembly contract involves three aspects; (1) starting with a unique, high capability solid amine chemical, (2) building a prototype system using the high capability solid amine and a prototype bed and a prototype valve already developed, and (3) if the prototype meets all specifications and performance goals building flight hardware that meets all of the flight interfaces. Hamilton Standard has a solid amine chemical that has better performance than any other chemical available. This chemical is proprietary to Hamilton Standard and not available for use by other commercial vendors. The prototype uses components already designed and built by Hamilton Standard, and their special knowledge about the design and operation of the components makes them uniquely qualified to do the system integration job. Hamilton Standard has built two flight units that have successfully operated in Space for more than 170 days. They are the only company with flight hardware experience to meet these specific flight system requirements. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 26. See Note 22. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html. 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". Posted 12/21/98 (D-SN282288). (0355)

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