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A -- A -- STUDY FOR INCREASED AND ENHANCED BATTERY LIFE, REPLACEMENTS OR IMPROVEMENTS SOL 9-BG3-03-8-37P 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-BG3-03-8-37P. 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 for the enhancement of the on-orbit electrical storage capability and capacity for the International Space Station. The current electrical storage for ISS is Single Pressure Vessel, nickel hydrogen batteries. The future battery technologies that appear to have promise as a replacement for the current batteries are both Lithium-ion or lithium Polymer. NASA is interested in any other new technologies that may also be available in the 2004 time frame. 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 the ISS program 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 Technical Point of contact is: John Dunning Lewis Research Center Phone: 216-433-5298 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-SN231388). (0212)

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