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66 -- EXPAND DIGISTAR I SOFTWARE TO INCLUDE A DUAL FIELD-OF-VIEW MICRO-STAR TRACKER FOR THREE-AXIS ATTITUDE DETERMINATION, THUS EXPANDING TO DIGISTAR II SOL 1-168-DSJ.1290 DUE 020899 POC Kimberly D. Duncan, Purchasing Agent, Phone (757) 864-3566, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email k.d.duncan@larc.nasa.gov -- James W. Cresawn, Contracting Officer, Phone (757)-864-2500, Fax (757) 864-7898, Email J.W.CRESAWN@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LaRC/date.html#1-168-DSJ.1290. E-MAIL: Kimberly D. Duncan, k.d.duncan@larc.nasa.gov. NASA/LaRC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to expand DIGISTAR I to include a dual field-of-view micro-star tracker for three-axis attitude determination, thus expanding to DIGISTAR II. 1 each. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/LaRC intends to purchase the items from Texas A&M University, Principal Investigator: John Junkins, has unique knowledge and skills available from only one source. Mr. Junkins invented the star pattern recognition and attitude determination algorithms and obtains the unique knowledge to expand our DIGISTAR I software to DIGISTAR-II. There would be substantial duplication of cost and time for another individual to perform this task and such costs are not expected to be recovered through competition. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. 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 01/22/99 (D-SN290501). (0022)

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