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U -- TRAINING TO SUPPORT ADAPTATION OF ATMOS AND SAGE ALGORITHMS FOR THE PROCESSING OF OBSERVATIONS RECORDED BY THE ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY EXPERIMENT SOL 1-168-REC.1157 DUE 080100 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-REC.1157. E-MAIL: Kimberly D. Duncan, k.d.duncan@larc.nasa.gov. NASA/LaRC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for training on the adaptation of Atmospheric Trace Molecule Spectroscopy (ATMOS) and Stratospheric Aerosol and Gas Experiment (SAGE) algorithms for the processing of observations recorded by the Atmospheric Chemistry Experiment (ACE). The ACE mission is a Canadian Space Agency (CSA) mission concept selected for flight development. The instrument is a high resolution solar occultation Fourier Transform Spectrometer (FTS). The basic requirement is for 1 year with a 1 year option period. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/LaRC intends to purchase the items from Abrams and Associates, Fort Wayne, IN who has unique services available from only one source. The ACE instrument will be a state-of-the-art solar occultation FTS. However, to achieve the desired science results from this FTS system, expert skills and knowledge of the sophisticated data reduction algorithms developed at LaRC over the pastdecade will be required. Dr. Abrams has extensive and unique experience in the implementation and operation of the ATMOS algorithms both as the ATMOS instrument scientist, and the responsible scientist in charge of the development and execution of the ATMOS data processing at JPL. He has extensive publications documenting the algorithms, validation, and scientific results from solar occultation FTS instruments used in space. Therefore, he is uniquely qualified to perform this training. There would be substantial duplication of cost for another individual to learn the required skills and such costs are not expected to be recovered through competition. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 26. 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 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 07/18/00 (D-SN475844). (0200)

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