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13 -- LASER PYROTECHNIC INITIATORS SOL 9-BJ23-Z39-08-03Q DUE 021398 POC Linda S. Dunn, Purchasing Agent, Phone 281-244-5351, Fax 281-483-4173, Email linda.s.dunn1@jsc.nasa.gov -- Marie D. Kliment, Contracting Officer, Phone (281) 483-4168, Fax (281) 483-4173, Email mkliment@ems.jsc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/JSC/date.html#9-BJ23-Z39-08-03Q. E-MAIL: Linda S. Dunn, linda.s.dunn1@jsc.nasa.gov. NASA/JSC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 176 laser pyrotechnic initiators, P/N 60000E50414, for use on the X-38 test vehicles. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/JSC intends to purchase the items from Alliant Techsystems per a justification stating that the repeated failure of the Diode Laser Firing System manufactured by a previously tested vendor caused a design change in the primary laser firing system which resulted in incorporation of an additional laser firing unit manufactured by Alliant Techsystems. The laser initiators are designed to match the output of a particular laser firing unit and cannot be interchanged between vendors. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. A partial delivery of approximately 30 units is required 20 weeks after award of contract. The remaining units must be delivered between 4-6 weeks later, in order to meet critical test schedules. Interested firms have 15 days from the publication date of this synopsis on the NASA Acquisition Internet Service (NAIS) to submit in writing their qualifications/capabilities. Such qualifications/capabilities will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. Responses received after the 15 days or without the required information will be considered nonresponsive to the synopsis and will not be considered. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract, on a full and open competitive basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See Note "B". Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. Any referenced numbered notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. (0030)

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