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66 -- UPGRADE A NASA FRASTASCOPE TO INCLUDE 6X6" X-Y STAGE ASSEMBLE SOL 1-074-DMC.4973 DUE 060499 POC Artistine Lethcoe-Reid, Purchasing Agent, Phone (757)-864-2432, Fax (757) 864-9774, Email A.LETHCOE-REID@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#1-074-DMC.4973. E-MAIL: Artistine Lethcoe-Reid, A.LETHCOE-REID@larc.nasa.gov. NASA/LaRC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a NASA FRASTAscope to include 6x6" X-Y stage assemble with 0.1 micron non-contact encoders directly attached to the stage for better position accuracy and repeatability; 6" theta stage with upgraded precision and load capability; 6" Z-stage with counter balance assembly and heavy duty optical nosepiece for precision movement of confocal optics; digital multi-axis readout system displays X-Y positions that can be used to indicate the current position to be used for distance measurements; upgraded thermally stable table; software upgrade to include more accurate topography characterization; enhanced FRASTA display, new capability in FFT analysis and surface topography; and full setup and testing at NASA LaRC within 16 weeks of order. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/LaRC intends to purchase the items from SRI International, Menlo Park, CA, unique supplies available from only one source. The FRASTAscope was invented, designed, and built by SRI for the purpose of performing research associated with the characterization of fatigue and fracture processes. The machine incorporates unique computer software with laser confocal microscopy that allows the three-dimensional reconstruction of crack fracture surfaces. No other company is capble of performing the required hardware/software modifications. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested firms have 10 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 10 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 fulland 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". 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 05/24/99 (D-SN334795). (0144)

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