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66 -- PURCHASE OF WAVEMETER SOL 554-33236-920 DUE 100899 POC Mary E. McKaig, Contract Specialist for Simplified Acquisition, Phone (301) 286-4240, Fax (301) 286-1720, Email Mary.E.McKaig.1@gsfc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/GSFC/date.html#554-33236-920. E-MAIL: Mary E. McKaig, Mary.E.McKaig.1@gsfc.nasa.gov. NASA/GSFC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase of a Wavemeter that meets the following minimum requirements: Absolute accuracy +/- 0.1 picometer at 1000nm, wavelength range 400 to 1100 nm, fiber and free-space inputs measurement rate > 0.5 hz. A GPIB interface for the wavemeter will also be purchased. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/GSFC intends to purchase the items from Burleigh Instruments, Fishers, NY. A wavemeter that meets the minimum requirements stated above is needed as part of the pre-launch calibration system for the GLAS instrument. The absolute accuracy is needed to meet the requirements for accuracy in calibration of the GLAS instrument. The measurement rate and the GPIB interface are needed to achieve continuous, automatic monitoring of the wavelength of a test laser. A market search revealed that while many companies (such as Ando, ILX Lightwave, and Hewlett Packard) make instruments for the measurement of laser wavelength, only the Burleigh Wavelength meets the requirements listed above. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested firms have 15 days from the publication of this synopsis to submit in writing to the identified point of contact, their qualifications/capabilities with respect to providing items listed above that meet the Government's requirement. 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. Oral communications ARE NOT acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shallbe 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 Posted 09/17/99 (D-SN381340). (0260)

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