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A -- A STUDY OF THE FEASIBILITY OF UTILIZING MICRO-JOINERY TECHNIQUES TO DEVELOP A MINIATURIZED FOURIER TRANSFORM SPECTROMETER (FTS), CAPABLE OF BEING UTILIZED IN VERY COMPACT SPACE BOUND INSTRUMENTS SOL 1-141-GLD.2076 DUE 091099 POC Michael T. Stubbs, Contract Specialist, Phone (757)-864-2435, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email M.T.STUBBS@larc.nasa.gov -- Richard C. Shisler, Contract Specialist, Phone (757)-864-2419, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email R.C.SHISLER@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LaRC/date.html#1-141-GLD.2076. E-MAIL: Michael T. Stubbs, M.T.STUBBS@larc.nasa.gov. NASA/LaRC plans to issue a Request for Offer (RFO) to study the feasibility of utilizing micro-joinery techniques to develop a miniaturized Fourier Transform Spectrometer (FTS), capable of being utilized in very compact space bound instruments. NASA/LaRC intends to purchase this study from SIGMA Research & Engineering Corporation. AUTHORITY: 10 USC 2304 (C)(1). The applicability of this statute is predicated on acceptance of an unsolicited proposal from SIGMA Research & Development Corporation, based on its investigations of microjoining technology. SIGMA is the only responsible source that has demonstrated the capability of utilizing of microjoining techniques, including the use of micro-slides and micro-actuators necessary to effect the size reduction necessary to miniaturize an FTS to the point that it is economically feasible to be rover or hand portable. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 26. An Ombudsman has been appointed. See InternetNote "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 that 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 08/27/99 (D-SN373513). (0239)

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