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A -- A STUDY FRO INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION, MASS STORAGE UPGRADES FOR THE MDM'S SOL 9-BG3-03-8-40P DUE 093098 POC Marianne G. Bachstein, Contracting Officer, Phone (281) 244-8407, Fax (281) 244-7563, Email marianne.g.bachstein1@jsc.nasa.gov -- Marianne G. Bachstein, Contracting Officer, Phone (281) 244-8407, Fax (281) 244-7563, Email marianne.g.bachstein1@jsc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/JSC/date.html#9-BG3-03-8-40P. E-MAIL: Marianne G. Bachstein, marianne.g.bachstein1@jsc.nasa.gov. NASA/Johnson Space Center is interested in obtaining a study, on a no cost basis, of the feasibility of an enhancement to the amount of data which can be stored and transmitted via the MDM Mass Storage Devices used on the International Space Station (ISS). Increased reliability, maintainability and sustainability should be addressed in any submission. The study should suggest ways to increase the memory from 300 Mbytes to over 1 Ggyte while increasing the reliability at the same time, including the ability to "park" heads automatically during power transients. The new Mass Storage Device capability should provide flexible memory allocation and have a minimum of moving parts. If feasible, the study should include an estimated cost for the implementation of one or more study recommendations, and should also include a business arrangement recommendation. Companies interested in providing a study of a technology or design for the space and ground based equipment to accomplish this purpose at no cost to NASA should contact: Sid Clinton, ISSPO NASA, Johnson Space Center 2101 NASA Road One code BG3 Houston, Texas 77058 Phone (281)- 244-7147 Fax: (281)- 244-7563 Participation is open to U.S. Principal Investigator-lead Teams with Co-Investigators from all categories of U.S. organizations, including industry, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, NASA centers, and other Government agencies. This request will be open through Sept. 30, 1998. This action has no relationship to any other NASA synopsis. No solicitation will be issued at this time. Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary with no cost or obligation to be incurred by the Government. The Government will in no way be obligated to purchase all or any part of the study provided. All information obtained from this request may be made available for competitive bidding purposes, should the need arise. This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the government, nor will the government pay for the information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the review. Any questions regarding this announcement should be directed to the identified point of contact . It is JSC s preference that propriety or company private information not be provided in your response to this RFI . However if such information is provided, it should be clearly marked along with any restriction on its use. Posted 07/31/98 (D-SN231395). (0212)

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