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B -- TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT AND COMMERCIALIZATION SUPPORT SERVICES SOL SS302 DUE 030899 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#SS302. E-MAIL: Linda P. Fitzgerald, L.P.FITZGERALD@larc.nasa.gov. NASA/LaRC is hereby soliciting information for potential sources to provide the technical and business expertise in identifying commercially viable technologies and developing technology transfer partnership opportunities with organizations in external sectors in support of all NASA Field Centers for the NASA Technology Transfer Program. This Program consists of a range of mechanisms for transferring NASA technology for dual-use and secondary applications in the public and private sectors of the U.S. economy. Interested contractors will be required to execute the following basic interrelated tasks: A. Assess NASA Technology Strengths and Weaknesses, and Commercial Potential B. Develop Technology Marketing Strategies C. Implement NASA-Selected Marketing Strategies and Tactics D. Support NASA Patent and Copyright Licensing Activities E. Perform Technology Intelligence Studies F. Technology Commercialization Training G. Develop and Implement Partnerships with Industry Associations and Consortia. These technology transfer activities are intended to apply NASA innovations and technology to new industrial products or processes; consumer products or services; and public sector mission objectives. The successful contractor should possess: insight into NASA's technology and research and developmental programs; mature relationships with broad segments of United States industrial and consumer products and services; mature relationships with public sector organizations, private industry, and industry associations and councils; a successful record of matching technology with entrepreneurial managers; and assistance in introducting new products or services into for-profit businesses. The Contractor will be required to provide integrated technical support to all NASA Field Centers to accomplish program objectives in these task areas. The tasks are designed to provide a synergy of technology transfer assistance throughout the technology development and commercialization cycle. These tasks are to be performed across industry technology and public sector areas including Health Care, Transportation, Environment and Energy, Computers and Communications, Manufacturing, and Materials and Structures. 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. Interested offerors/vendors having the required specialized capabilities to meet the above requirement should submit a capability statement of 10 pages or less indicating the ability to perform all aspects of the effort described herein. 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), and or woman owned; number of years in business; affiliate information: parent company, joint venture partners, potential teaming partners, prime contractor (if potential sub) or subcontractors (if potential prime); list of customers covering the past five years (highlight relevant work performed, contract numbers, contract type, dollar value of each procurement; and point of contact -- address and phone number). Technical questions should be directed to:Frank H. Farmer at 757-864-2490 or e-mail: f.h.farmer@larc.nasa.gov. Procurement related questions should be directed to: Joseph S. Murray at 757-864-2415 or e-mail: j.s.murray@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)] 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 Standard Industrial Classification Code for this procurement is 8731 and the size standard is 500. 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, M/S 144, Attn: Industry Assistance Office, Hampton, VA 23681-0001 no later than March 8, 1999. In responding reference SS302. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html. Posted 02/19/99 (D-SN300069). (0050)

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