NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Code 219, Greenbelt, MD 20771

A -- 6 TO 8 MONTH EXTENSION TO NAS5-31729 FOR ENGINEERING,TECHNICAL AND DATA ANALYSIS SUPPORT FOR LABORATORY FOR ATMOSPHERS SOL 60975-253 POC Diane Scherer, Contracting Officer, Phone (301)614-5610, Fax (301)614-5619, Email Diane.B.Scherer.1@gsfc.nasa.gov -- William A. Hatchl, Contracting Officer, Phone (301)614-5590, Fax (301)614-5619, Email William.A.Hatchl.1@gsfc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/GSFC/date.html#60975-253. E-MAIL: Diane Scherer, Diane.B.Scherer.1@gsfc.nasa.gov. NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP), on a sole source basis in accordance with 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source. NASA/GSFC plans to obtain engineering, technical, data analysis, and administrative support from International Development and Energy Associates (IDEA), 8000 Virginia Manor Road, Beltsville, Maryland, for a six month extension (February 21, 1999 -- August 31, 1999) with two one month options (September 1, 1999 -October 31, 1999), to existing contract NAS5-31729. These services are a continuation of support to the Radiometric Calibration facility, Cassini, Total Ozone Mapping Spectrometer (TOMS), LIDARS, Subsonic Assessment (SASS), and other related projects in the Laboratory for Atmospheres while a competition is conducted for the follow-on effort. This support includes, but is not limited to, Radiometric laboratory testing; spacecraft command; power and data interface design and development; hardware and software development; system testing; flight support analysis; system engineering and technical support; and administrative support. This also involves an in depth knowledge and understanding of the Russian spacecraft command, power, data, electrical and mechanical interfaces, technology, equipment, and the Russian language. IDEA is uniquely qualified for providing research in Earth, space, and planetary sciences with collaboration among the Flight Projects, Engineering and Space Sciences Directorates. The research includes ozone and other climate parameter monitoring from U.S., Russian and European environmental satellites. IDEA is considered to be the only source capable of providing the Government with the services required during the extension period. No other source could practicably compete for the interim requirement. This six to eight month extension is required to ensure continuation of support until the follow-on competitive procurement is awarded. The Government anticipates selection and award of the follow-on in August of 1999. The options for this extension to NAS5-31729 may be exercised if there is delay in the expected procurement schedule. This support is a continuation of specific specialized support performed under this contract for the past 7 years, and is only intended to continue until the follow-on contract is competitively awarded. In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, Only One Responsible source, NASA/GSFC intends to obtain these services from International Development and Energy Associates (IDEA). The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 26. An Ombudsman has been appointed, See Internet Note "B". See Note 22. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html. Posted 12/23/98 (D-SN283298). (0357)

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