99 -- 40 AMPERE HOUR LITHIUM ION BATTERIES

Notice Date

March 13, 2001

Contracting Office

NASA/Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135

ZIP Code

44135

Solicitation Number

RFQ3-170596

Response Due

March 16, 2001

Point of Contact

Kurt A. Straub, Contracting Officer, Phone (216) 433-2769, Fax (216) 433-2480, Email Kurt.A.Straub@grc.nasa.gov

E-Mail Address

Kurt A. Straub (Kurt.A.Straub@grc.nasa.gov)

Description

NASA/GRC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 30 units, 40 Ampere hour Lithium Ion Batteries, for eveluation at 60% and 80% depth of discharge in low earth orbit for satellite applications. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). This announcement is for information purposes only. NASA/GRC intends to purchase the items from Saft America, in accordance with FAR part 6. This purchase is part of an ongoing research program, and only the batteries specified, from the vendor specified will satisfy the Government's minimum requirements. 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 03-16-01. 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 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

Web Link

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Record

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