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66 -- GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) RADIO FREQUENCY SIMULATOR SOL RFO9-BH13-20-9-28P DUE 081899 POC Darrell R. Matula, Contract Specialist, Phone (281) 483-8520, Fax (281) 244-5337, Email darrell.r.matula1@jsc.nasa.gov -- Keith D. Hutto, Contracting Officer, Phone (281) 483-4165, Fax (281) 244-5337, Email keith.d.hutto1@jsc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/JSC/date.html#RFO9-BH13-20-9-28P. E-MAIL: Darrell R. Matula, darrell.r.matula1@jsc.nasa.gov. NASA/JSC plans to issue a Request for Offer (RFO) for a Global Positioning System (GPS) test equipment that will enable the agency to design, develop, test and evaluate candidate GPS receivers for various NASA programs and projects. NASA/JSC intends to purchase the items from Global Simulation Systems, Inc. pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The GPS equipment must be fully compatible with the existing GSSI GPS Simulator at Johnson Space Center, Goddard Space Flight Center, and Marshall Space Flight Center. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 26. 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. 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://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 07/28/99 (D-SN359950). (0209)

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