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A -- NUMERICAL PROPULSION SYSTEM SIMULATOR SOL RFP3-080449 DUE 070997 POC John P. Kuminski, Contracting Officer, Phone (216) 433-2453, Fax (216) 433-5489, Email John.P.Kuminski@lerc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://procurement.nasa.gov/EPS/LeRC/date.html#RFP3-080449. E-MAIL: John P. Kuminski, John.P.Kuminski@lerc.nasa.gov. NASA LeRC plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to acquire capabilities which contribute to the development of the Numerical Propulsion System Simulation (NPSS) system. A draft solicitation will be released in the near future. The NPSS is being developed to enable simulations of full aeropropulsion systems in sufficient detail to resolve critical design issues early in the design process before hardware is built. The NPSS project is focused on the integration of multiple disciplines such as aerodynamics, structures and heat transfer with computing and communication technologies to capture complex physical processes in a timely and cost-effective manner. The vision for NPSS is to be a "numerical test cell" that enables full engine simulation overnight on cost effective computing platforms. There are several key elements within NPSS that are required to achieve this capability: 1) clear data interfaces through the development and/or use of data exchange standards, 2) modular and flexible program construction through the use of object-oriented programming, 3) integrated multilevel of complexity analysis techniques that capture the appropriate physics at the appropriate level of fidelity, 4) multidisciplinary coupling techniques, and finally 5) high performance parallel and distributed computing. The objective of the program is to develop design and analysis tools for aircraft engine applications such as cooled high pressure turbines (HPT) and high pressure compressors (HPC). Focused applications are to be used to guide the development and demonstration of the variable complexity analysis, multidisciplinary, and reduction in time-to-solution aspects of the NPSS. The programmatic need for the solicitation is to meet the FY 99 milestone in High Performance Computing and communication Program (HPCCP) for reduction in time-to-solution and the Base Research & Technology (R&T) milestone to develop the variable complexity analysis and multidisciplinary tools integrated with the NPSS architecture. The technical point of contact for this procurement is Dr. Charles Lawrence, Aerospace Engineer. He can be reached by telephone at (216) 433-6048, by fax at (216) 433-5188, or by e-mail at Chales.Lawrence@lerc.nasa.gov. The estimated period of performance is 24 months. The date set for release of the draft solicitation is approximate. All interested parties may submit information for evaluation of their R&D capabilities to the above named point of contact. (For competitive procurements): In accordance with NASA FAR Supplement clause 1852.215-84, an ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors, potential offerors and contractors during the preaward and postaward phases of this acquisition. HOWEVER, BEFORE CONSULTING WITH ANY OMBUDSMAN, parties should first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may call the installation ombudsman, Dr. Julian Earls, at(216) 433-3014. Concerns and issues which cannot be resolved at the installation may be referred to the NASA ombudsman, the Deputy Administrator for Procurement, at (202) 358-2090. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE OMBUDSMAN TO REQUEST COPIES OF THE SOLICITATION, VERIFY OFFER DUE DATE, CLARIFY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS, ETC. Requests of this nature should be made either to the contracting officer or as specified elsewhere in this document. (NAIS Information): The solicitation will be released via the NASA Acquisition Internet Service (NAIS). The solicitation will reside on a World Wide Web (WWW) server, which may be accessed using client browsers, such as MOSAIC or Netscape. The WWW address, or Uniform Resource Locator (URL) of the Lewis Research Center Business Opporutunities page is http://procurement.nasa.gov/LeRC/class.html. A draft solicitation will be released on or about June 27, 1997. It is estimated that the final solicitation will be released in early August. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring the NAIS for solicitation release, since it will be issued as soon as practicable, whether prior or subsequent to the above date. A firm closing date for receipt of offers will be stated in the solicitation. Offerors are responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation. Paper copies of the solicitation will not be mailed. NUMBERED NOTES: 25 R&D sources sought, 26 The policies contained in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items will NOT be used in this solictation for the described supplies or services. (0175)

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