NASA/George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, Procurement Office, Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812

H -- SAFETY AND MISSION ASSURANCE SERVICES SOL 8-1-0-QS-C9467 DUE 071900 POC Sandra L. Presnell, Contracting Officer, Phone (256) 544-0318, Fax (256) 544-9080, Email sandra.presnell@msfc.nasa.gov -- David A. Iosco, Contracting Officer, Phone (256) 544-0387, Fax (256) 544-4400, Email david.iosco@msfc.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=62#8-1-0-QS- C9467. E-MAIL: Sandra L. Presnell, sandra.presnell@msfc.nasa.gov. NASA/MSFC plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a two-month extension of Contract NAS8-40364. NASA/MSFC intends to purchase the items from Hernandez Engineering, Inc., pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, which implements the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) for acquisition of supplies or services from one source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Contract NAS8-40364 expires July 31, 2000 and recompetition for Safety and Mission Assurance Services is underway with an anticipated award of a new contract by October 1, 2000. MSFC is dedicated to fulfilling safety requirements and Hernandez Engineering, Inc., is uniquely familiar with the current programs and projects. They have a team in place with the specialized services and critical skills to quickly respond to the Government's requirements that will enable MSFC to meets its responsibilities. Continuity of services under this contract is vital and must be continued without interruption in order to fulfill established critical schedules and milestones such as Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, Safety Reviews, Design Certification Reviews, and launches. Hernandez Engineering, Inc., is the only responsible source from which MSFC can expect successful continuation on on-going efforts for the two-month period of performance. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 26. An Ombudsman has been appointed, See NASA Specific Note "B". Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 07/05/00 (D-SN471421). (0187)

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