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66 -- MODIFY AND UPGRADE THE GOVERNMENT-OWNED VIDEO MODEL DEFORMATION (VMD) SYSTEM SOL 1-128-GHG.1419 DUE 021999 POC Cynthia W. Dea, Purchasing Agent, Phone (757)-864-2440, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email C.W.DEA@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LaRC/date.html#1-128-GHG.1419. E-MAIL: Cynthia W. Dea, C.W.DEA@larc.nasa.gov. NASA/LaRC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for modification and upgrade of the Government-Owned Video Model Deformation (VMD) System to accommodate measurements on pressure point reference targets which requires the VMD to be configured for additional types of cameras and have a controllable exposure time that exceeds the current maximum exposure time of 1/60 sec. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/LaRC intends to purchase the items from High Technology Corporation (HTC) under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c )(1), Only One Responsible Source. High Technology Corporation developed a video model deformation system for NASA Ames and Langley under the Aeronautics Design Test Environment program. As the developer of the VMD system, HTC is the only company that can meet the needs of this procurement. 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 02/05/99 (D-SN295720). (0036)

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