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70 -- WIRELESS ETHERNET MODEM WITH DATA TRANSMISSION AT MORE THAN 11MBPS SOL 1-168-RBM.1050 DUE 081700 POC Kimberly D. Duncan, Contract Specialist, Phone (757) 864-3566, Fax (757) 864-6966, Email k.d.duncan@larc.nasa.gov -- Susan E. McClain, Contracting Officer, Phone (757) 864-8863, Fax (757) 864-9775, Email s.e.mcclain@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#1-168-RBM.1050. E-MAIL: Kimberly D. Duncan, k.d.duncan@larc.nasa.gov. NASA/LaRC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 1 each of a wireless Ethernet modem developed for use in rough terrain. It shall be PC-104 based Ethernet, transfer data at more than 11 mbps, required to work in rough terrain/steep hills, shall transfer data at least 5 miles without dropping any bit. This procurement is to procure one of these modems, to evaluate its capability, a report detailing integration into the Remote Acquisition & Storage System (RASS), and provide the needed software. There will be an option to purchase 15 additional modems if the demonstration is successful. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/LaRC intends to purchase the items from University of Oklahoma, who has unique supplies available from only one source. The University of Oklahoma has modified a commercially available wireless Ethernet modem under a previously funded NASA grant to allow for use in wind tunnels. If another company were to develop /modify a wireless Ethernet modem with these capabilities it would take substantial duplication of money and time, and these costs are not expected to be recovered through competition. 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 17, 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". Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 08/02/00 (D-SN481125). (0215)

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