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72 -- MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE USED FOR COMPREHENSIVE ANALYTICAL MODEL OF ROTORCRAFT AERODYNAMICS AND DYNAMICS SOL 1-147-DAA.2036 DUE 043099 POC Betsy Page, Contracting Officer, Phone (757)-864-2405, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email E.C.PAGE@larc.nasa.gov -- Sandra M. Glenn, Contracting Officer, Phone (757)-864-2413, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email S.M.GLENN@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LaRC/date.html#1-147-DAA.2036. E-MAIL: Betsy Page, E.C.PAGE@larc.nasa.gov. NASA/LaRC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Software Maintenance for for 2 years with 3 one year options on proprietary software, Comprehensive Analytical Model of Rotorcraft Aerodynamics and Dynamics II. This software is being used in rotorcraft research involving the computation of complex interactions between the aerodynamic, structural, and dynamic forces that act on aircraft. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/LaRC intends to purchase the items from Analytical Methods Incorporated, Redmond, WA, unique supplies available from only one source. This company will provide maintenance on CAMRAD 2 proprietary software now being used at LaRC. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested firms have fifteen (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 forthe purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. Responses received after the fifteen (15) days or without the required information will be considered non-responsive 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 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". Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URLs: http://cbdnet.access.gpo.gov/num-note.html and http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 04/15/99 (D-SN320895). (0105)

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