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66 -- INSTRON MODEL 5500 TESTING SYSTEM SOL RFQ3-128817 DUE 091099 POC Jon C. Schultz, Contract Specialist, Phone (216) 433-2764, Fax (216) 433-2480, Email Jon.C.Schultz@grc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/GRC/date.html#RFQ3-128817. E-MAIL: Jon C. Schultz, Jon.C.Schultz@grc.nasa.gov. NASA/GRC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 1 ea. Instron Model 5500 Testing System capable of meeting the following requirements: dual column table mount 50KN capacity test frame, 50 KN load cell (tension/compression) with self identification and electronic calibration, load control capability, 30 KN stainless steel wedge action grips, tension coupling and specimen centering device. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/GRC intends to purchase the system from Instron Corporation, 100 Royall Street, Canton, Ohio 02021-1089. The authority for other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1) -- Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This authority is justified in that the above system must be fully compatible and interchangeable with existing equipment in order to reduce total equipment downtime. Additionally, results obtained by different systems could not be successfully compared due to subtle differences among testing systems. Therefore, the Instron 5500 Testing System meets the requirement for compatability and interchangebility with existing systems. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested firms have 10 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 10 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. 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 NOTE: PLEASE ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATION TO THE POINT OF CONTACT, JON C. SCHULTZ, AT (PHONE) 419-621-3370 OR (FAX) 419-621-3236. Posted 08/31/99 (D-SN374644). (0243)

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