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28 -- TURBO JET ENGINES WITH THRUST CAPABILITIES OF 35 TO 200 POUNDS (STATIC, SEA-LEVEL). SOL 1-130-GKC.1370 DUE 061899 POC Timothy P. Stubbs, Contract Specialist, Phone (757)-864-2460, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email T.P.STUBBS@larc.nasa.gov -- Rosemary C. Froehlich, Contracting Officer, Phone (757)-864-2423, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email R.C.FROEHLICH@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LaRC/date.html#1-130-GKC.1370. E-MAIL: Timothy P. Stubbs, T.P.STUBBS@larc.nasa.gov. NASA/LaRC plans to issue a Request for Offer (RFO) for (4ea) Model J400-WR-404 turbo-jet engines with thrust capabilities of 35 to 200 pounds (static, sea-level). NASA/LaRC intends to purchase the items from Williams International under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(C) (1), Only One Responsible Source. NASA, Langley Research Center, in conjunction with NASA, Dryden and The Boeing Company, has begun a program of flight control law research for the Blended Wing Body Low Speed Aircraft (BWB LSV). To facilitate this research, a series of models, both wind tunnel and free flight are required. The research requirements as derived for the free flight model dictate three engines, each weighing below 50 pounds with 200 pounds of thrust at sea level (static). Extensive market research has determined the J400-WR-404 turbo jet engine to be the only engine to meet these requirements. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. An Ombudsman has been appointed. See Internet Note"B". Interested firms have 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 for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. Responses received after the 15 days or without the required information will be considered nonresponsive 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. Firm date for receipt of offers will be stated in the RFO. All qualified responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://cbdnet.access.gpo.gov/num-note.html and http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 06/01/99 (D-SN337627). (0152)

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