NASA/Dryden Flight Research Center, Code A, P.O. Box 273, Edwards, CA 93523-0273

J -- SUPPORT OF AIRBORNE SCIENCE ACTIVITIES DUE 041399 POC Monique M. Sullivan, Contracting Officer, Phone (805) 258-2593, Fax (805) 258-2904, Email monique.sullivan@mail.dfrc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/DFRC/date.html#P8PA00018. E-MAIL: Monique M. Sullivan, monique.sullivan@mail.dfrc.nasa.gov. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. NASA Dryden Flight Research Center is conducting a market research to determine the availability of small business, small disadvantaged business and woman-owned business concerns and the best approach to obtaining services for the Airborne Science Project and other aeronautic research activities. The overall functions of Airborne Sciences are to: increase understanding of the Earth as an integrated system; observe and characterize the entire Earth system using space and airborne sensors; characterize and understand natural and human-induced change on global and regional scales with an initial emphasis on climate change; help identify and predict the consequences of these changes for human health and welfare; contribute to the creation of wise and timely environmental policy. ER-2(U-2) and DC-8 aircraft are used to conduct these activities. These aircraft have been extensively modified to perform as flying laboratories. The other research activities use the following program support aircraft: F-18A/B, T-34C, BE200, and Air Force C-12 aircraft. Work encompasses the following: Program Management, including providing qualified and certified pilots and other crewmembers as required. Logistics Management, including supporting all efforts associated with many domestic and foreign deployments. Engineering and Experiment Integration, including providing electrical or mechanical design services and other engineering disciplines such as stress, aerodynamics and thermodynamics. Aircraft maintenance and Life Support in accordance with manufacturers service bulletins, Air Force Technical Orders, and applicable portions of DFRC Flight Ops Manual X-1.036: Aircraft Maintenance for all systems and subsystems, Modification and Inspection Manual for (1) day-to-day operations, phased inspection, and programmed depot maintenance inspections. Work also includes Data Systems and Configuration Control. The airborne data system will require operation, maintenance and upgrades. The system on the DC-8 and ER-2 records, distributes and archives aircraft and sensor data. BE200 are public aircraft as defined by the Federal Aviation Act of 1958. Interested firms shall submit a brief capability statement describing their skills, knowledge, and ability to perform the work, distribution and support capabilities of potential suppliers, and customary practices in their industry. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 8731. 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. 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 concerning the ER-2 and DC-8 aircraft should be directed to: Gary Shelton, (661) 258-2919, technical questions concerning the other aircraft should be directed to: Jerry Henry, (661) 258-3358. Procurement related questions should be directed to: Monique Sullivan, (661) 258-2593. 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 Government reserves the right to consider a small business or 8(a) set-aside based on responses hereto. All responses shall be submitted to Monique Sullivan, PO Box 273, M/S D-1044, Edwards, CA 93523-0273 no later than 4:00 P.M. PST, 4/13/1999. In responding reference P8PA00018(MXS). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html. Posted 03/29/99 (D-SN313671). (0088)

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