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A -- DEVELOP A PROTOTYPE E-SCAN ANTENNA DESIGN FOR A COLLINS MULTI-MODE RADAR SYSTEM SOL 1-084-DIH.1458 DUE 030199 POC Mary J. Corbitt, Contract Specialist, Phone (757)-864-2434, Fax (757) 864-9774, Email M.J.CORBITT@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LaRC/date.html#1-084-DIH.1458. E-MAIL: Mary J. Corbitt, M.J.CORBITT@larc.nasa.gov. NASA/LaRC plans to issue a Request for Offer (RFO)for the development of a prototype design for E-Scan Antenna for a Collins Multi-Mode Airborne Radar System that has the potential to be economically viable in the commercial market. The principle enabling technology is an active Electronic Scan Antenna mechanized with phase and amplitude control. The prototype Radar system is intended to perform all of the current ARINC 708 (commercial standard) radar functions and perform additional functions needed for all weather operations. This radar shall be compatible with the installation requirements of all commercial aircraft capable of carrying 100 passengers or more including the planned High Speed Civil Transport (HSCT). The proposed modes of operation are based on a list of functions that has evolved over several years and is believed to be the high value functions that are practical for incorporation in an X-Band Radar. The overriding strategy for this project is to develop a radar that is capable of allof the currently identified functions and to be as flexible as possible to accommodate future requirements. NASA/LaRC intends to purchase the items from Rockwell Collins, Inc. under the authority of 10 U.S.C 2304 ( c )(1) Only One Responsible Source, and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. 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". 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. Firm date for receipt of offers will be stated in the RFO. All qualified responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://cbdnet.access.gpo.gov/num-note.html and http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 02/12/99 (D-SN297893). (0043)

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