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A -- SUPPORT SERVICES FOR SEDSAT SATELLITE THROUGH 1998 LAUNCH. SOL 9-BH2-38-8-02P DUE 052798 POC Shirley Smith, Contract Specialist, Phone (281) 483-4179, Fax (281) 483-6038, Email shirley.s.smith1@jsc.nasa.gov -- David A. Culp, Contracting Officer, Phone (281) 483-6027, Fax (281) 483-6028, Email david.a.culp1@jsc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/JSC/date.html#9-BH2-38-8-02P. E-MAIL: Shirley Smith, shirley.s.smith1@jsc.nasa.gov. NASA/JSC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for support services for SEDSAT satellite through 1998 launch. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/JSC intends to purchase the items from Albireco Endeavors, 5294 Rosita Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95409. This sole source is authorized per FAR 6.302-1. 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 21 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 after the 21 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". (0124)

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