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A -- STRUCTURES AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY FOR AEROSPACE VEHICLES SOL 1-132-DS.1159 POC C. Tom Weih, Contract Specialist, Phone (757)-864-3878, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email C.T.WEIH@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LaRC/date.html#1-132-DS.1159. E-MAIL: C. Tom Weih, C.T.WEIH@larc.nasa.gov. NASA/LaRC plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Structures and Materials Technology for Aerospace Vehicles. Research and development in structures technology involves structural mechanics, structural dynamics, aeroelasticity, thermal structures, and computational structures. Research and development in materials technology involves composites and polymers, mechanics of materials, metallic materials, nondestructive evaluation sciences, and environmental interactions. The objective of research in structural mechanics is to conduct analytical and experimental research on the response of complex structures subjected to static and dynamic loads, explore basic behavior, develop advanced methods of analysis and design, and confirm validity of analysis by conducting tests of elements and large-scale structural models. The objective of structural dynamics research is to conduct analytical and experimental research for the purpose of developing and validating improved methods to predict, verify, and control complex aircraft and space structures dynamic responses, and to confirm the validity of approaches by conducting tests on full-scale structures, structural elements and scaled structural models. The objective in aeroelastic research is to develop the understanding of aeroelastic phenomena and prediction capabilities needed to apply new aerodynamics and structural concepts to future flight vehicles and to determine and solve the aeroelastic problems of current designs. The objective of thermal structures research is to conduct analytical and experimental research to understand the behavior of complex structures subject to static and time-varying mechanical and thermal loads. The objective of research in computational structures is to conduct research in the development of advanced computational methods for the design and response prediction of complex aerospace vehicles subject to static, dynamic and thermal loads using new and evolving computer hardware and software technology. The objective of researchin composites and polymers is to conduct fundamental and applied research studies combining the disciplines of advanced polymer synthesis, composites, and adhesives processing science, and advanced characterization methodology to develop improved materials concepts for efficient aerospace structures. The objective of research in mechanics of materials is to conduct fundamental and applied research to develop the mechanics characterization of advanced materials for airframe and spacecraft structural applications where this characterization takes the form of mechanics-based mathematical models that provide the material descriptions required to predict the deformation, strength, and life of advanced materials in complex aerospace structures. The objective of research in metallic materials is to conduct research on advanced light metal alloys and metal matrix composites in response to NASA and industry requirements for aerospace structural applications. The objective of research in nondestructive evaluation sciences is to conduct research on, develop, and apply advanced measurement techniques that relate quantitative nondestructive evaluation sciences to physical/engineering materials and structures characterization where techniques include new applications using properties of ultrasound acoustic emission, acoustic microscopy, magnetics, optics, radiography, fiber optics, computed tomography, and thermography. The objective of research in environmental interactions is to conduct experimental and theoretical research on advanced materials and systems for aircraft and spacecraft applications, with emphasis on structural materials, optical materials and coatings, organic materials representative of human tissue, and electronic materials. The Contractor shall furnish the management, personnel, materials, equipment, and facilities necessary to perform specific task orders as defined by the Government. An indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, cost plus incentive fee contract is contemplated with a 5-year period for issuance of task orders commencing 01/01/99. The solicitation will contain the option to make multiple awards. The total potential value including all contracts awarded as a result of this procurement is $48 million. Specific work requirements will be issued in performance-based task orders with the Contractor performing and being evaluated against performance standards/metrics. This procurement will be conducted on a full and open competitive basis and will include an 8% small disadvantaged business goal. This procurement is a consolidation of 6 existing contracts; which, along with the task assignments, will be available in a Bidders Library at NASA Langley Research Center. Contact the LaRC point of contact for the location and opening date of the library. A draft RFP for this procurement will be available approximately 08/07/98, and can be viewed and downloaded from the NASA Langley Internet Procurement Home Page at http://db-www.larc.nasa.gov/procurement/home-page.html. For those without Internet access, the draft RFP may be requested by electronic mail at b.j.maddrea@larc.nasa.gov or from the Bid Distribution Office at (757) 864-2547. All interested offerors will be provided a period of two weeks to submit comments in response to the draft solicitation. 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 1,500, respectively. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-A1. The anticipated release date of RFP 1-132-DS.1159 is on or about 08/31/98 with an anticipated proposal due date of on or about 10/15/98. All qualified responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. An ombudsman has been appointed. See Internet Note "B". Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the aforementioned Internet site for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors 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. Posted 06/25/98 (0176)

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