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A -- STUDY OF SHOCK-WAVE WITH SHOCK LOCATION SENSOR DUE 052798 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#RA01053-MXS. E-MAIL: Monique M. Sullivan, monique.sullivan@mail.dfrc.nasa.gov. NASA/DFRC plans to issue a Purchase Order to Tao Systems to further study and investigate Tao System's sensor and constant voltage anemometer system using flexible hot-film and other sensors such as Platinum Resistant surface mounted sensors to detect shock location in a supersonic wind tunnel. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/DFRC intends to purchase the effort from Tao Systems pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(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 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 after May 27, 1998 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 not acceptable in response to this notice. An Ombudsman has been appointed. See Internet Note "B". (0132)

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