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58 -- UPGRADE CYCLONE DETECTION RADAR SOL RFQ-972-74418-0000-721 DUE 062700 POC Sheryl B. Lewis, Contract Specialist, Phone (757)824-1493, Fax (757)824-1974, Email Sheryl.B.Lewis.1@gsfc.nasa.gov -- Diane W. Jester, Contract Administrator, Phone (757) 824-1290, Fax (757) 824-1974, Email Diane.W.Jester.1@gsfc.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=51#RFQ-972-7 4418-0000-721. E-MAIL: Sheryl B. Lewis, Sheryl.B.Lewis.1@gsfc.nasa.gov. NASA/GSFC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ-972-74418-0000/721 for 1. one (1) lot supplies and services to upgrade Cycle Detection Radar at Karaikal, India by addition of GFE Sigmet RVP-6 Doppler Processor; 2. one (1) each Sigmet Iris Software License for Item One; 3. one (1) each Upgrade GFE Sigmet RCI Antenna Controller with the latest version of the RCP-02 Controller and Install on Karaikal Radar System Model Number Sigmet RCP-02; 4. one (1) each Workstation or Computer to interface with Doppler Processor and Antenna Controller Run Sigmet Iris Software and Archive Data; 5. one (1) each Computer Monitor for Item Four, Color, 19" or larger; 6. one (1) lot installation and training on site at Karaikal India. Total Time on site not to exceed fourteen (14) days. Training to be at least five (5) days; 7. one (1) each Exobyte (8MM) tape recorder or dat(4mm) Tape Recorder or equal. Must be fully compatible with computer and Doppler Signal Processor. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/GSFC intends to purchase the items from Sigmet, Inc. of Westford, MA as they are the manufacturer of this equipment. The software design is proprietary and only Sigmet, Inc. has the knowledge and ability to upgrade the RVP-6 Doppler Processor and the RCI Antenna Controller. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), only one responsible source. 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 June 23, 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 NASA Specific Note "B". Posted 06/06/00 (D-SN461859). (0158)

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