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D -- AUTOPROBE CONTROLLER & COMPUTER SYSTEM DUE 051100 POC Gloria J. Rhyner, Contract Specialist, Phone (216) 433-2794, Fax (216) 433-5489, Email Gloria.J.Rhyner@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#3-149 801. E-MAIL: Gloria J. Rhyner, Gloria.J.Rhyner@grc.nasa.gov. NASA/GRC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Thermomicroscopes APCE-2000 AutoProbe Controller and Computer System, 1 each. The system shall include AutoProbe Electronics Module (AEM) and new computer system. AEM has a single stage, non-summing, 20-bit monotonic DAC for each axis. DSP based control electronics and an ultra low-noise, high voltage amplifier. Computer (minimum specifications consists of a 450 MHz Pentium III processor, 64 MB RAM, 8GB hard drive, 24x CD ROM, Windows 95, IP2.0 software. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/GRC intends to purchase the items from Park Scientific Instruments Thermomicroscopes, 1171 Borregas Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94089, under the authority of 10 U.S.C.2304(C)(1) Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This system replaces an existing controller and must retain full functionality of original SPM Controller in addition to extending some of the capabilities. Trade-in of old system included. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. 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 May 11, 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. OMBUDSMAN STATEMENT REQUIRED] 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 04/26/00 (D-SN448970). (0117)

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