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A -- DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF LIGHTWEIGHT GAS GENERATOR SOL 3-141656 DUE 040500 POC Audrey R. Gonzalez, Contracting Officer, Phone (216) 433-2131, Fax (216) 433-2480, Email Audrey.R.Gonzalez@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#3-141656. E-MAIL: Audrey R. Gonzalez, Audrey.R.Gonzalez@grc.nasa.gov. NASA/GRC intends to award on a sole-source basis, a Purchase Order for the development of ceramic matrix composites for the lightweight gas generator. This concept utilizes unique proprietary technology in its design. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). 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 April 5, 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. 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 03/21/00 (D-SN436699). (0081)

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