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A -- IMPROVEMENTS TO THE AUTOMATIC DIFFERENTIATION IN FORTRAN (ADIFOR) V3.0 SUITE OF TOOLS & ITS USE FOR APPLICATION TO GOV. SOL 1-168-RA.1180 DUE 040700 POC Kimberly D. Duncan, Purchasing Agent, Phone (757)-864-3566, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email k.d.duncan@larc.nasa.gov -- Susan E. McClain, Contracting Officer, Phone (757) 864-8687, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email s.e.mcclain@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-RA. 1180. E-MAIL: Kimberly D. Duncan, k.d.duncan@larc.nasa.gov. NASA/LaRC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the improvement of the Automatic Differentiation in Fortran (ADIFOR) version 3.0 suite of tools and its use for applications to government-owned, government-supplied versions of codes, for government-supplied test problems. The contractor shall modify the ADIFOR 3.0 suite of tools to include differentiation of linked systems capability and Message Passing Interface (MPI-1) support. The contractor shall apply the resulting improved ADIFOR 3.0 suite of tools to government-owned, government-supplied codes, for government-supplied test problems. The task includes any modifications necessary to the ADIFOR 3.0 tool to include the new capabilities, new ADIFOR 3.0 tool applications, verification for accuracy of the ADIFOR-generated codes, and identification of, documentation of, and attempts to fix performance impediments in the ADIFOR-generated codes. The task also includes a study to address the problem of upgrading ADIFOR 3.0 to include Fortran 90 capability. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/LaRC intends to purchase the items from Rice University, unique supplies available from only one source. Extensive unique experience and capability in ADIFOR has been developed by Rice University in prior NASA Cooperative Agreements and purchase orders. There would be substantial duplication of cost and time for another company to perform this procurement and these 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. 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 7, 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. 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 03/24/00 (D-SN438034). (0084)

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