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D -- POWER PCS, TRANSITION MODULES, AND 1553 BOARDS FOR THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE X-38 SOL 9-BJ2-57-018Q DUE 051200 POC Venessa L. Jankowski, Procurement Assistant, Phone (281) 483-4162, Fax (281) 483-2138, Email venessa.jankowski1@jsc.nasa.gov -- Marie D. Kliment, Contracting Officer, Phone (281) 483-4168, Fax (281) 483-2138, Email marie.d.kliment1@jsc.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=73#9-BJ2-57- 018Q. E-MAIL: Venessa L. Jankowski, venessa.jankowski1@jsc.nasa.gov. NASA/JSC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a quantity of six (6) Power PC (333 MHz Power PC 604e, 64 MB DRAM, 1 MB L2 Cache, 1MB System Flash, 8 MB User Flash, 10 BaseT, 5 row P1 & P2, No. PO Level 1) fitted by a Type A 80 way PO connector with BIT & VxWorks Bootprom pre-installed on each; quantity of six (6) P2 transition module with 5 row VME connector [provides headers for Ethernet (10BseT-RJ45). Ultra SCSI.COM 1, 2, 3, 4 Serial, Parallel, Mouse and Keyboard I/F] and quantity of three (3) single channel dual redundant MIL-STD 1553B interface supports BC, RT, MT & Rear I/O (includes Power PC Tornado & Lynx library software on 3.5" disk). This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/JSC intends to purchase the items from Radstone Technology Corporation because previous purchases confirmed Radstone Technology to be the only qualifying vendor to have both the commercial version for X-38 software development and equivalent ruggedized versions for spaceflight. In order to maintain current X-38 Avionics Systems Design, it is mandatory that the exact hardware specified be used. A change to the hardware configuration would not allow the testbeds to operate in an identical manner which is mandatory in these test and development tasks. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1 and 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), a Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition stating a unique source is being prepared. 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 12, 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 thisnotice 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 05/08/00 (D-SN452388). (0129)

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