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A -- ENHANCED EXTRAVEHICULAR MOBILITY UNIT (EMU) HELMET ASSEMBLY PROTOTYPE SOL 9-BH4-18-9-03P DUE 022399 POC Jennifer K. Reynolds, Contract Specialist, Phone (281) 483-1874, Fax (281) 244-5329, Email jennifer.l.reynolds1@jsc.nasa.gov -- Robin P. Chapman, Contracting Officer, Phone (281) 483-8501, Fax (281) 244-5329, Email robin.p.chapman1@jsc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/JSC/date.html#9-BH4-18-9-03P. E-MAIL: Jennifer K. Reynolds, jennifer.l.reynolds1@jsc.nasa.gov. NASA/JSC plans to issue a Request for Offer (RFO) for an Enhanced Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Helmet Assembly Prototype. The purpose of this prototype is to demonstrate concepts for improved: (1) range of vision, (2) EVA visor assemblies, and (3) integrated communications. The helmet assembly prototype will interface directly with existing EMU systems. Evaluation testing of prototype enhancement concepts will be performed at JSC in the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 26. The SIC Code and Size Standard are 3769 and 1000. The DPAS Rating for this procurement is DO-C9. The provisions and clauses in the RFO and model contract are those in effect through FAC 97-07. All qualified responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. The anticipated release date of the RFO is on or about February 23, 1999 with an anticipated offer due date of on or about April 9, 1999. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See Internet Note "B". The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement will be available over the Internet. These documents will be in Microsoft Office Suite (Word 6.0, Excel 5.0, 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 and/or the CBD 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/nasanote.html. Posted 01/19/99 (D-SN288962). (0019)

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