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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF DECEMBER 17,1999 PSA#2498NASA/Langley Research Center, Mail Stop 144, Industry Assistance
Office, Hampton, VA 23681-0001 A -- R&D TO PERFORM THERMAL INDUCED GRADIENT EFFECTS RESEARCH ON WIND
TUNNEL BALANCES THROUGH TESTING AND ALGORITHM DEVELOPMENT. SOL
1-168-RBL.1033 DUE 123099 POC Kimberly D. Duncan, Purchasing Agent,
Phone (757)-864-3566, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email
k.d.duncan@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information
about this notice,
http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=23#1-168-RBL
.1033. E-MAIL: Kimberly D. Duncan, k.d.duncan@larc.nasa.gov. NASA/LaRC
plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a R&D effort to
investigate methods to improve force balance performance in the wind
tunnel in the presence of temperature gradients to improve cycle-time
and data quality. One aspect of the investigation is to determine a
mathematical approach to generate the best algorithm to minimize
gradient effects. Additionally, there are many applications to
analyzing the massive amounts of data that will be generated from the
testing. This is part of the Thermally Induced Gradient Effects
Research (TIGER). This procurement is being conducted under the
Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/LaRC intends to purchase
the items from Christopher Newport University (CNU), unique services
available from only one source. Staff at CNU has expertise in the area
of advanced mathematical modeling and experience with balances and
instrumentation associated with this project which gives them unique
knowledge and capabilities. There would be substantial duplication of
cost for another firm to learn the required background to complete this
research effort, and such costs are not expected to be recovered
through competition. The Government does not intend to acquire a
commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 26. See Note 22. 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. 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 12/15/99
(D-SN408654). (0349) Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0008 19991217\A-0008.SOL)
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