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A -- OPERATIONS MODELING AND ANALYSIS SOL SS300 DUE 020999 POC Linda P. Fitzgerald, Procurement Analyst, Phone (757)-864-2461, Fax (757) 864-7898, Email L.P.FITZGERALD@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LaRC/date.html#SS300. E-MAIL: Linda P. Fitzgerald, L.P.FITZGERALD@larc.nasa.gov. NASA/LaRC is hereby soliciting information for potential sources to provide support for ongoing model development research. The research is directed toward providing a modeling environment that will enable estimating the support requirements of future launch systems based on the launch concept and its operating scenario. Model credibility/validity is established through the use of historical support records on comparable systems from both aircraft and launch vehicle environments. Respondents will require a knowledge of and access to the Air Force's REMIS (Reliability and Maintainability Information System) and the Navy's3-M data collection systems for aircraft support as well as familiarity with the Shuttle Processing Data Management System, SPDMS II and the Integrated Operating System (IOS), the Shop Floor Control/Data Collection (SFC/DC), and the Problem Reporting and Corrective Action (PRACA) data systems. Research requires the adaptation of comparable historical support data from both aircraft and Shuttle programs into an established modeling environment, the Reliability and Maintainability Analysis Tool, (RMAT). Respondents must have an thorough understanding of the current modeling algorithms in order to further enhance the relationships defined in the model and to improve the fidelity and scope of support definition. This requires a demonstrated capability to forecast support based on system R&M characteristics. Tasks will include model maintenance, modification and upgrades. These are to include rewriting the code in Visual Basic to provide a more adaptive programming environment; adding features for better parametric analysis; developing new models or modifying old ones to address additional areas of support including logistics, launch, mission, facility and base support; and provide cost analysis to define operations and support cost. All of these capabilities need to relate to the technologies used on the conceptual design. The model is an evolving work, constantly being changed to improve the process of estimating the support requirements for reusable launch systems. 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. Vendors having the capabilities necessary to meet or exceed the stated requirements are invited to submit appropriate documentation, literature, brochures, and references. 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)or woman-owned business; number of years in business; list of customers listing point of contact, address and phone numbers. Technical questions should be directed to: Doug Morris at 757-864-4499 or e-mail: w.d.morris@larc.nasa.gov. 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)] The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code for this procurement is 8731 with a size standard of 1,500 employees. 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 NASA Langley Research Center, Attn: Industry Assistance Office, Mail Stop 144, Hampton, VA 23681, no later than February 9, 1999. In responding reference SS300. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html. Posted 01/26/99 (D-SN291556). (0026)

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