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A -- NASA/JPL INFLATABLE DEPLOYABLE SPACE STRUCTURES SOL 98/9 DUE 041498 POC Gerald T. O'Connell (818) 354-4885 E-MAIL: CBD for NASA/JPL Space Structures, gerald.t.oconnell@jpl.nasa.gov. The Jet Propulsion Laboratory/California Institute of Technology (JPL/CIT), operating under a prime contract with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), has been chartered with the task of providing an opportunity for the space flight validation of key technology breakthroughs for inflatable deployable space structures that may have the potential for significant cost reduction while enabling science missions in the 21st Century. The objective of this announcement is to identify serious candidates from the NASA, DOD, academic and commercial communities with the capabilities for conceptual development, detail design and proof-of-concept hardware development for high-payoff inflatable structures. The first step in this process will entail the issuance of a formal letter of solicitation (during April 1998) to be sent to each responder to this synopsis. The next step is expected to involve a three (3) week response period for submittal of short technical "white" papers presenting your proposed experiment. A down-selection process will ensue (targeted for May 1998) resulting in the selection of up to five (5) candidates, who will then be requested to submit formal experiment proposals/cost information. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). If you are interested in participating in this effort, please e-mail: (1) your company name; (2) address; (3) phone/fax numbers; and (4) a point of contact to: gerald.t.oconnell@jpl.nasa.gov (0086)

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