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A -- AFFORDABLE AND RELIABLE MANUFACTURING METHODS FOR COMPOSITE APPLICATIONS DUE 022500 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.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=22#3-143267. E-MAIL: Jon C. Schultz, Jon.C.Schultz@grc.nasa.gov. NASA/GRC plans to award a contract in response to an unsolicited proposal for reduction in production costs of large polymer matrix composite feedline tubes and ducts needed for the Reusable Launch Vehicle Program (RLV). A unique fabrication process for large diameter tubes with 90 degree bends which provide a significant cost savings over conventional Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) and Autoclave fabrication processes has been developed. NASA/GRC intends to demonstrate the feasibility of using this low cost fabrication technology in the production of both feedlines and ducts. NASA/GRC intends to provide funds for Phase I of this low cost fabrication technology to Canyon Composites Inc., 1548 N. Gemini Place, Anaheim, CA 92801. The authority for other than full and open competition is only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. (10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1) ). Canyon has developed the unique fabrication process and owns the technoloy which can supply NASA with test components at significantly less cost. 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 February 25,2000. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. Responses received after 15 days without the required information will be considered non-responsible to the synopsis and will not be considered. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. No RFP will be released because this notice is issued in response to an unsolicited proposal. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 26. 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". See Note(s) 1,26 . Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html NOTE: POINT OF CONTACT, JON C. SCHULTZ, MAY BE CONTACTED AT (PHONE)419-621-3370; (FAX) 419-621-3236. Posted 02/11/00 (D-SN424720). (0042)

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