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A -- NEW POLYELECTROLYTES FOR SOLID-STATE LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES SOL RFQ3-133521 DUE 090299 POC Glen M. Williams, Contracting Officer, Phone (216) 433-2885, Fax (216) 433-2480, Email Glen.M.Williams@grc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/GRC/date.html#RFQ3-133521. E-MAIL: Glen M. Williams, Glen.M.Williams@grc.nasa.gov. NASA/GRC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for As part of its Lithium Polymer Battery Development Program, the Electrochemistry Branch (5420) of the Power & On-Board Propulsion Technology Division at the NASA Glenn Research Center is interested in evaluating the specific chemistries and technical approaches that have been under development by Dr. Nagubandi at Binrad Industries, Inc. The chemistries, approaches and methodologies of interest here are unique to the expertise, programs and experience that exist within Binrad Industries, Inc. Additional chemistries and technical approaches are being evaluated under separate contractual programs, with the overall objectives of assessing technical feasibility and developing advanced materials for electrical energy storage systems to meet future NASA mission requirements. The thrust of this proposed six-month effort is to initiate the development of advanced solid polyelectrolytes (SPEs) for use in rechargeable lithium-based batteries. The objectives are to optimize and to evaluate the electrochemical performance of a novel class of fluorinated and functionalized polyelectrolytes which have been under recent development by the investigator. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/GRC intends to purchase the items from Binrad Industries, Inc., Congers NY. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 26. Interested firms have 5 days from the publication of this synopsis to submit in writing to Dr. Richard Baldwin, MS 309-1, (216) 433-6156, 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 5 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. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. OMBUDSMAN STATEMENT REQUIRED] An Ombudsman has been appointed. See Internet Note "B". Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 08/18/99 (D-SN369487). (0230)

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