NASA/Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135

A -- SYSTEM STUDIES OF NASA AERO-SPACE PROPULSION AND AIRFRAME TECHNOLOGIES SOURCES SOUGHT DUE 032400 POC Michelle A. Mader, Contract Specialist, Phone (216) 433-2765, Fax (216) 433-2480, Email Michelle.A.Mader@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#SYSSTUD01. E-MAIL: Michelle A. Mader, Michelle.A.Mader@grc.nasa.gov. NASA/GRC is hereby soliciting information for potential sources for System Studies of NASA Aero-Space Propulsion and Airframe Technologies. NASA's Aero-Space Propulsion and Airframe Technology development requires System Studies to guide technology investment decisions. This proposed study effort will include support for the Ultra-Efficient Engine Technology (UEET) Program, Revolutionary Concepts and the Intercenter Systems Analysis Team. This would be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type task order contract. The total duration of the effort is expected to be sixty (60) months. Each NASA Research Center would be able to initiate individual tasks, however task collaboration between multiple centers is anticipated. The maximum contract value is estimated at $5 million. The contractor will perform comprehensive Aero-Space studies and analyses using their existing "robust" design simulation system. The contractor's design simulation system shall incorporate fast probabilistic integration techniques and the NASA simulation computer codes. The contractor will be expected to duplicate their design simulation system at Government sites and train Government personnel in how to use it. The contractor will be required to identify any weaknesses in their design simulation system and recommend improvements to the Government, implementing any Government-approved improvements. In addition to the above, the contractor will be required to perform the following activities utilizing its design simulation system: -Technology Benefits Assessment -Metrics Assessments including probability of success -Sensitivities analyses including Response Surfaces -Technology Trade Studies and optimization -Propulsion cycle and flowpath conceptual design -Aircraft Sizing, Mission and Acoustic Analyses -Cost Estimation and Market Scenarios -Provide source code for the duplicated contractors design simulation system at Government sites -Accommodate Secure Data Requirements (e.g. proprietary) In order to facilitate the transfer of data and models between NASA and the contractor, the contractor shall be required to have an operational design simulation system to perform the above activities which directly utilize the following NASA simulation computer codes: NASA Engine Performance Program (NEPP) or National Cycle Program (NCP) Weight Analysis of Turbine Engines(WATE) Flight Optimization System (FLOPS) No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. If a solicitation is released it will be synopsized in the CBD and on the NASA Acquisition Internet Service. It is the potential offerors responsibility to monitor these cites for the release of any solicitation or synopsis. Interested offerors/vendors having the required specialized capabilities to meet the above requirement should submit a capability statement of 25 pages or less (a page being defined as one side of a sheet, 8-1/2 x 11 inches, with at least one inch margins on all sides, using not smaller than 12 characters per inch type font) with the following information: -Relevant experience and past performance in performing System Studies of Aero-Space Propulsion and Airframe Technologies -Description of the aero-space design simulation system that incorporates the NASA simulation computer codes (NEPP or NCP, WATE and FLOPS). -Identify and describe cost estimation tools and capabilities which are part of the contractor design simulation system. Please advise if the requirement is considered to be a commercial or commercial-type product, as defined in FAR Part 12. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. Respondents deemed fully qualified will be considered in any resultant solicitation for the requirement. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business or 8(a) set-aside based on responses hereto. All responses shall be submitted to NASA Glenn Research Center, Attn: Clayton Meyers, 21000 Brookpark Rd. (MS 60-2), Cleveland, OH 44135 no later than 4:30 pm (local time), March 24, 2000. Facsimile responses will not be accepted, however electronic responses may be sent to e-mail address: clayton.l.meyers@grc.nasa.gov In responding reference SYSSTUD01. Posted 03/08/00 (D-SN432533). (0068)

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