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66 -- VARIABLE IGNITION SYSTEM DUE 081400 POC Gloria J. Rhyner, Contract Specialist, Phone (216) 433-2794, Fax (216) 433-5489, Email Gloria.J.Rhyner@grc.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=22#3-154294. E-MAIL: Gloria J. Rhyner, Gloria.J.Rhyner@grc.nasa.gov. NASA/GRC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for one (1) Vision Ignition System to support research/development cryogenic LH/LO2 engine testing at NASA Glenn Research Center. This Variable Ignition System is based on the Vision 8 curently in use at the NASA Glenn Research Center and on loan from the Johnson Space Center. It must be capable of supporting Lo & Hi Tension Ignition Characteristics, mate to the Unison Low Tension Plug Variant, p/n 9044635-1, remote controlled ignition system with PC based interface, delivered energy from 100 to 500 mJ, minimum of 100sps, time to 1st spark 5-10msec., and (4) channel output with timing circuit for the three (3) LO2 outputs triggered from one (1)LH output. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/GRC intends to purchase the items from Unison Industries, Norwich, NY 13815 under the authority of 10U.S.C2304(c)(1) Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This ignition system is a unique variable energy ignition system with six (6) programmable outputs and one (1) confirmation output. This Vision 8 Ignition System is required because the current research facility has been established using the same kind of system on loan from Johnson Space Center. To change systems would require a total reworking of the research facility and cause the loss of data gathered to date. There is no other system known that would be compatible with the existing system's output without compromising the research results. 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 August 14, 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. OMBUDSMAN STATEMENT REQUIRED] 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 07/31/00 (D-SN480512). (0213)

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