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93 -- INFLATABLE RIGIDIZABLE COLUMN TEST SPECIMENS SOL 1-057-RCG.1087 DUE 090100 POC B. Terry Cobb, Contract Specialist, Phone (757) 864-2129, Fax (757) 864-6966, Email t.g.cobb@larc.nasa.gov -- Roberta I Hollifield, Contracting Officer, Phone (757) 864-2521, Fax (757) 864-6966, Email r.i.hollifield@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#1-057-RCG.1087. E-MAIL: B. Terry Cobb, t.g.cobb@larc.nasa.gov. NASA/LaRC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Inflatible Rigidizable Column Test Specimens. The contractor shall fabricate three (3) thermoplastic, isogrid inflatable-rigidizable columns. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, however, quotes received with in 14 days, will be considered. NASA/LaRC intends to purchase the items from ILC Dover, Inc. as the only known source. Inflatable rigidizable thermoset columns have previously been purchased from ILC Dover, Inc. ILC Dover, Inc.'s fabrication process is unique and their proprietary resin used in the fabrication of the inflatable columns is not available by other companies. Maintaining continuity in the test program is required for a valid data base. 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 or by fax to the Ms. Terry Cobb, NASA/LaRC,M/S 126, 9 Langley Blvd., Bldg. 1195A, Room 214, Hampton, VA 23681; the fax number is 757-864-6966, not later than 4:00 p.m. local time on Septemember 1, 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 08/18/00 (D-SN487804). (0231)

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