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A -- PROTOTYPE MICRO FOURIER TRANSFORM SPECTROMETER SOL 1-169-RFJ-1072 POC Gloria C Carney, Contract Specialist, Phone (757) 864-7151, Fax (757) 864-9774, Email g.c.carney@larc.nasa.gov -- David H. Jones, Contracting Officer, Phone (757) 864-2421, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email D.H.JONES@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#1-169-RFJ-1072. E-MAIL: Gloria C Carney, g.c.carney@larc.nasa.gov. NASA/LaRC plans to issue a Request for Offer (RFO)for a prototype micro fourier transform spectrometer(FTS). The technical objectives for the hybrid instrument will be to design and implement a vacuum-compatible actuation mechanism; characterization of the microstage translation as it relates to the FTS resolution and accuracy; perform overall configuration, operation, analysis of FTS,and demonstation of hybrid prototype with an infrared or visible source. NASA/LaRC intends to purchase the items from Sigma Research and Engineering under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1)pursuant to FAR 6.302-1. Sigma Research and Engineering is the only known source that demonstrates a unique and innovative concept for miniaturizing a Fourier Tranform Spectrometer for planetary missions. 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 June 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. [OMBUDSMAN STATEMENT IS REQUIRED] An Ombudsman has been appointed. See NASA Specific Note "B". All qualified responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 06/02/00 (D-SN460950). (0154)

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