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D -- IMPROVE & EXPAND CAPABILITIES OF THE THERMAL PROTECTION SYSTEMS EXPERT AND MATERIAL PROPERTIES DATABASE(TPSX) TO SUPPORT A BROAD RANGE OF NASA PROJECTS SOL 1-168-RFG.1026 DUE 051900 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-RFG-RFG .1026. E-MAIL: Kimberly D. Duncan, k.d.duncan@larc.nasa.gov. NASA/LaRC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to improve and expand the capabilities of the government-owned Thermal Protection Systems Expert and Material Properties Database (TPSX) to support a broad range of NASA-wide projects. The Contractor shall add output formats compatible with the major engineering software packages; create a convenient process to allow NASA personnel to add or revise material data and view a history of previous revisions; add existing material test data from all NASA centers into the current TPSX database. The following services are required: continuing development of the TPSX material database using an SQL-compatible engine that allows multi-parameter searches across the entire database. The Contractor shall design the structure of the database and load it with the appropriate material data; Web site programming and database integration development of a web-based user interface to the TPSX material database. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/LaRC intends to purchase the items from ELORET, Sunnyvale CA, as unique services available from only one source. ELORET developed, modified, and maintained the TPSX software. They have extensive prior experience with the software. It would take considerable time and duplication of costs for another company to perform this task, and such costs are not expected to be recovered through competition. 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 18, 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 05/04/00 (D-SN451466). (0125)

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