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A -- SIGNAL PROCESSING ALGORITHMS SOL 97342EV2 DUE 031398 POC Krystine O. Bui, Contracting Officer, Phone (281) 483-4186, Fax (281) 244-5337, Email kbui@ems.jsc.nasa.gov -- Krystine O. Bui, Contracting Officer, Phone (281) 483-4186, Fax (281) 244-5337, Email kbui@ems.jsc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/JSC/date.html#97342EV2. E-MAIL: Krystine O. Bui, kbui@ems.jsc.nasa.gov. NASA/JSC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the development of signal processing algorithms for the detection of oil/salt water interfaces. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/JSC intends to purchase the items from Dr. Kent Byerly based on the Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition, under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c )(2) and FAR 6.302-2, Unusual and Compelling Urgency, dated 2/25/98. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 26. See Note 22. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. Interested firms have 15 days from the publication of this synopsis to submit in writing to the identified point of contact, 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 afterthe 15 days or without the required information will be considered nonresponsive to the synopsis and will not be considered. A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed effort on a full and open competitive 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. An Ombudsman has been appointed. See Internet Note "B". (0057)

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