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A -- LOW COST, LIGHTWEIGHT, ROCKET ENGINE CONCEPT SOL 121799 DUE 010300 POC Ernest C. Mensurati, Contracting Officer, Phone (216) 433-2727, Fax (216) 433-2480, Email Ernest.C.Mensurati@grc.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=22#121799. E-MAIL: Ernest C. Mensurati, Ernest.C.Mensurati@grc.nasa.gov. NASA/GRC intends to award on a sole-source basis, a contract for a new innovative, low cost, lightweight rocket engine concept. The concept utilizes unique proprietary technology in its design. A contract will be negotiated with Williams International, for concept feasibilty and viability assessment, contingent upon the availability of funds. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 26. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:30 p.m. local time on January 3, 2000. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. An Ombudsman has been appointed. See Internet Note "B". All qualified responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 12/17/99 (D-SN409704). (0351)

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