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58 -- ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT FOR CIVIL AIR PATROL-ALASKA PROJECT SOL 567-35780-912 DUE 101399 POC Lou Etta M Milstead, Contract Specialist for Simplified Acquisition, Phone (301) 286-4782, Fax (301) 286-1720, Email Lou.Etta.M.Milstead.1@gsfc.nasa.gov -- 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#567-35780-912. E-MAIL: Lou Etta M Milstead, Lou.Etta.M.Milstead.1@gsfc.nasa.gov. NASA/GSFC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CIVIL AIR PATROL-ALASKA DEMONSTRATION PROJECT. This requires developmental work on a new computer architecture and camera interface which will double the data rate and frame rate to double the coverage rate to 140 square miles per hour. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/GSFC intends to purchase the items from Sensytech, Inc.. Sensytech, Inc. performed the initial studies and experiments, thus, has sufficient working knowledge of the existing laser search and rescue system to allow them to contribute immediately. The increased time and cost to the government to orientate a new contractor would not be in the best interest of the government or the search and rescue project. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 26. Interested firms have 15 days from the publication of this synopsis to submit in writingto 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. 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 Posted 09/20/99 (D-SN382268). (0263)

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