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A -- DEVELOPMENT OF RAPID BALANCE FABRICATION PROCESSES AND TECHNIQUES SOL 1-128-RBL.1122 DUE 081100 POC Cynthia W. Dea, Purchasing Agent, Phone (757) 864-2440, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email C.W.DEA@larc.nasa.gov-- Susan E. McClain, Contracting Officer, Phone (757) 864-8687, Fax (757) 864-8863, 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#1-128-RBL.1122. E-MAIL: Cynthia W. Dea, C.W.DEA@larc.nasa.gov. NASA/LaRC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for development of rapid balance fabrication processes and techniques. NASA LaRC is investigating methods and processes to improve force balance manufacturing by reducing the time and cost to produce a balance and increasing the quality. The experience obtained from this project will further the state of the art in balance technology for all NASA LaRC wind tunnels. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/LaRC intends to purchase the items from ONYX High Speed Machining as the only known source possessing the High Speed Machining (HSM) capability as well as the unique balance and instrumentation knowledge required for this procurement. 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 11, 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. 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-SN480999). (0215)

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