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A -- DEVELOPMENT OF PLASMA DIAGNOSTIC PROBE SOL E3007D-MXS DUE 051898 POC Monique M. Sullivan, Contracting Officer, Phone (805) 258-2593, Fax (805) 258-2904, Email monique.sullivan@mail.dfrc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/DFRC/date.html#E3007D-MXS. E-MAIL: Monique M. Sullivan, monique.sullivan@mail.dfrc.nasa.gov. NASA/DFRC plans to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Research and Development of a Plasma Diagnostic Probe. NASA Dryden is participating with Boeing Seal Beach in the investigation of the effects of induced plasma on aerodynamic characteristics. This is part of a feasibility study to determine whether or not to propose a flight test demonstration of a plasma generator on a NASA Dryden F-15B. This investigation has consisted of (1) theoretical studies of plasma flow fields created by plasma generator designs, (2) design and fabrication of plasma generator systems, and (3) wind tunnel testing of an instrumented 1/3-scale model of an F-15 nose cone. In anticipation of potential future wind tunnel and flight tests, it is highly desirable to develop some type of airborne qualified analysis tool for determining the electron densities and electron temperatures generated by the installed plasma generators on the wind tunnel model or flight test vehicle. This Phase I study will be the first step in this instrumentation development process of a probe design which could eventually be integrated into an airborne qualified device. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 26. The SIC Code and Size Standard are 8731 and 1000 employees. The DPAS Rating for this procurment is DO C9. The release date of RFQ E-03007(MXS)is on 4/30/1998. Quote due date is 18 May 1998, 4:00PM PST. All qualified responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. Award will be based on BEST VALUE to the Government, technical, cost, and past performance considered. The Quoters technical proposal shall provide adequate information to demonstrate their understanding of the requirement. Quoters shall submit the names and current phone numbers of three references. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See Internet Note "B". The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement will be available over the Internet. These documents will be in Microsoft Office Suite (Word 6.0, Excel 5.0, or PowerPoint 4.0) format and will reside on a World Wide Web (WWW) server, which may be accessed using a WWW browser application. The WWW address, or URL of the NASA/DFRC Business Opportunities home page is http://procurement.nasa.gov/EPS/DFRC/class.html. Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. (0120)

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