SOLICITATION NOTICE
A -- RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT OF OPTICALLY THIN PIXEL DETECTORS FOR A BROADBAND X-RAY POLARIMETER
- Notice Date
- 5/20/2002
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Code 216, Greenbelt, MD 20771
- ZIP Code
- 20771
- Solicitation Number
- RFQ5-75948-904
- Response Due
- 6/10/2002
- Archive Date
- 5/20/2003
- Point of Contact
- Joyce Tsugawa, Contract Specialist, Phone (301) 286-3227, Fax (301) 286-1773, Email Joyce.F.Tsugawa.1@gsfc.nasa.gov - Deanna E. Herschell, Contract Specialist, Phone (301) 286-6640, Fax (301) 286-1773, Email herschel@pop200.gsfc.nasa.gov
- E-Mail Address
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Email your questions to Joyce Tsugawa
(Joyce.F.Tsugawa.1@gsfc.nasa.gov)
- Description
- NASA/GSFC plans to issue Request for Quotation RFQ5-75948-904 on a Sole Source basis for Research Development for Optically Thin Pixel Detectors for a Broadband X-Ray Polarimeter. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/GSFC intends to procure the following from the Pennsylvania State University, under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1), Only One Responsible Source: 1. Continuation of previous work on A:SI:H TFTS to thinner polymeric substrates (<7.5 micron), 2. Evaluation of thin (100 nano-meter) low stress silicon-nitride as a TFT substrate by measuring surface roughness and thermal properties; and 3. Continuation of previous work on SU-8 microstructures to demonstrate suitable support posts for suspended microwell cathodes. NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center will be involved in a Director's Discretionary Fund (DDF) project entitled, "Optically Thin Pixel Detectors for a Broadband X-Ray Polarimeter," in collaboration with the Pennsylvania State University. Penn State's unique ability to fabricate thin film transistors onto thin polymeric substrates is an essential feature of the proposed research. Penn State's faculty worked on the previous phase of the research in partnership with GSFC's scientists, acquiring a unique understanding of the physical and electrical characteristics of the microwells, and the ability to design well-matched readout systems. This prior effort formed the basis of the development of thin film transistors as a microwell detector readout and NASA considers Pennsylvania State University uniquely qualified to continue this next phase of the research development plan in order to provide the required continuity and compatibility. 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 June 10, 2002. 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
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