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K -- AIRBORNE SCIENCE PROGRAM SUPPORT SOL RFP4-99017-MXS DUE 081699 POC Monique M. Sullivan, Contracting Officer, Phone (661) 258-2593, Fax (661) 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#RFP4-99017-MXS. E-MAIL: Monique M. Sullivan, monique.sullivan@mail.dfrc.nasa.gov. NASA/DFRC plans to issue a draft Request for Proposal(RFP)for the Airborne Science Project Activities. These activities are conducted to advance understanding of the total Earth system and the effects of human-induced changes on the global environment. 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 research activities. These aircraft have been extensively modified to perform as flying laboratories. Work encompasses the following: Program Management, including, as required, providing qualified and certified pilots forthe ER-2 and other crewmembers (navigators and flight engineers for the DC-8. 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, Modification and Inspection Manual for (1) day-to-day operations, phased inspection, and programmed depot maintenance inspections. Work will also include Data Systems and Configuration Control. The requirement also covers an airborne science data system. This system will require operations, maintenance and upgrades. The system on the DC-8 and ER-2 records,distributes and archives aircraft and sensor data. The provisions and clauses in the RFP are those in effect through FAC 97-11. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 26. The SIC Code and Size Standard are 8731 and 500, respectively. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. The anticipated release date of the draft RFP4-99017-MXS is on or about 15 July 1999 with an anticipated due date to receive comments of on or about 16 August 1999. The anticipated release date of the RFP4-99017-MXS is on or about 30 August 1999 with an anticipated due date to receive the offers of on or about 30 September 1999. All qualified responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. An ombudsman has been appointed. See Internet Note "B". The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement will be available over the Internet. These documents will be in Microsoft Office Suite (Word 6.0, Excel 5.0, or PowerPoint 4.0) format and will reside on a World-Wide Web (WWW) server, which may be accessed using a WWW browser application. The WWW address, or URL of the NASA/DFRC Business Opportunities page is http://procurement.nasa.gov/EPS/DFRC/class.html. Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the aforementioned Internet site for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html. Posted 05/24/99 (D-SN335018). (0144)

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