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A -- TRANSHAB BLADDER ASSEMBLY. DUE 051598 POC Keith D. Hutto, Contracting Officer, Phone (281) 483-4165, Fax (281) 244-5337, Email keith.d.hutto1@jsc.nasa.gov -- Krystine O. Bui, Contracting Officer, Phone (281) 483-4186, Fax (281) 244-5337, Email krystine.o.bui1@jsc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/JSC/date.html#EM-TRANSHAB-BLADDER. E-MAIL: Keith D. Hutto, keith.d.hutto1@jsc.nasa.gov. This is a request for information and market survey of potential sources. The Johnson Space Center (JSC) is in the process of designing and building a full scale proof-of-concept test article featuring the multi-layer inflatable shell. If successful, this concept may be used as part of a large inflatable habitable space module. NASA/Johnson Space Center (JSC) is hereby soliciting information and attempting to identify potential sources for the TransHab Bladder Assembly. This bladder assembly functions as the gas barrier layer of a multi-layer shell. The bladder assembly is comprised of multiply reinforced polymer films (each having a surface area of approximately 2400 sq. ft) separated by polyester bleeder cloth layers. Requirements for the thin reinforced films include low permeability, low density, and low out-gassing properties, yet have high tear and puncture resistance. The current design of each layer is a .0028 inch thick layer of Combitherm polymer film reinforced with a very light kevlar fabric. Each layer will be constructed from gores cut out from the reinforced film and heat sealed together. The multiple layers of film will be heat sealed together at both ends to form a multi-bladder assembly. Technical questions should be directed to: Shalini Gupta at 281-483-7468, if no answer call 281-333-7569. Procurement related questions should be directed to: Keith D. Hutto at 281-483-4165. No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. When a solicitation is released it will be synopsized in the CBD and on the NASA Acquisition Internet Service. It is the potential offerors responsibility to monitor these cites for the release of any solicitation or synopsis. Vendors having the capabilities necessary to meet or exceed the stated requirements are invited to submit appropriate documentation or literature that will include specialized capabilities to meet the above requirement. To aid in this research your response should include the following: name and address of firm, size of business; average annual revenue for past 3 years and number of employees; ownership; whether they are large, small, small disadvantaged 8 (a), and or woman owned; number of years in business This synopsis is for engineering estimate information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. Respondents deemed fully qualified will be considered in any resultant solicitation for the requirement. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business or 8(a) set-aside based on responses hereto. All responses shall be submitted to Shalini Gupta, NASA/JSC, Mail Code: EM7, 2101 NASA Road One, Houston, TX 77058, no later than May 15, 1998. In responding reference TransHab Bladder. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. (0098)

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