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70 -- 6 SCSI FLASH DISKS IN SUPPORT OF THE X-38 PROJECT SOL 98135EX2 DUE 061698 POC Christopher L. Hill, Contract Specialist, Phone (281) 483-4162, Fax (281) 483-2138, Email christopher.l.hill1@jsc.nasa.gov -- Ronald Johnson, Contracting Officer, Phone (281) 483-4164, Fax (281) 483-2138, Email ronald.johnson1@jsc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/JSC/date.html#98135EX2. E-MAIL: Christopher L. Hill, christopher.l.hill1@jsc.nasa.gov. NASA/JSC plans to issue a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for 6 SCSI Flash Disks in support of the X-38(vehicle 201) Project's DTO Data Recording System. As a result of detailed design, analysis, and test, the SCSI Flash Disks previously developed for the V-131 and V-132 vehicles was selected for the X-CRV DTO Data Recorders, because of its ability to meet all of the design requirements. NASA/JSC intends to purchase the items from Targa Electronics Systems (TES). The government has choosen to use TES as the sole source vendor because of their ability to produce flash disks which are directly compatable with already existing project software. As a result of their use onboard the V-131 and V-132 vehicles, Command and Control software to execute I O operations using the Targa drives have already been developed by NASA personnel, therefore a reduction in time and cost associated with software development for these drives will be avoided with this procurement. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. An Ombudsman has been appointed. See Internet Note "B". 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 the 15 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. Firm date for receipt of offers will be stated in the RFQ. All qualified responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. (0152)

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