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A -- FLYWHEEL ROTOR SAFE-LIFE TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM TECHNICAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES SOL SS3-121498 DUE 012999 POC David A. Christopher, Flywheel Program Manager, Phone (216)433-8499, Fax (216)433-8311, Email David.Christopher@lerc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LeRC/date.html#SS3-121498. E-MAIL: David A. Christopher, David.Christopher@lerc.nasa.gov. This is a sources sought synopsis -- NOT A NOTICE OF RFP ISSUANCE. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Lewis Research Center, acting on behalf of itself as well as Air Force Research Laboratory, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Department of Transportation, and Department of Energy, is contemplating procuring services to provide technical and administrative oversight of the Flywheel Rotor Safe-Life Technologies Project (FRSL Tech) for the government agencies mentioned above. The FRSL Tech Project is a Government-sponsored effort with the following goals: (1) defining a man-rated flywheel rotor qualification process for energy storage applications using a safe-life approach that is accepted by the user community; (2) developing and implementing innovative test methods to make the qualification/certification process faster and more affordable; (3) certifying flywheel rotors for on-going Government-sponsored programs utilizing flywheel technology; and (4) defining the path to full flywheel unit qualification. This is part of a Government study to determine which type of organization can best perform the technical and administrative oversight functions of the FRSL Tech Project. This sources sought synopsis is open to any and all organizations capable of providing any of these services including commercial, professional societies, academic institutions, FFRDCs, national laboratories, government agencies, etc. If it is determined that it is more efficient and cost-effective to perform these functions through a government agency or an organization authorized to act on behalf of the Government (such as an FFRDC), then no competitive solicitation will be issued. The services to be provided include the following three functional areas: TECHNICAL OVERSIGHT -- Responsibility for providing and managing the technical expertise required for managing every aspect of the FRSL Tech program. This includes, but is not limited to, composite materials selection and characterization; appropriate selection, planning, and oversight of tests and/or required analysis data for materials, subelements, and full-scale rotors; and technical oversight of all FRSL Tech Project participants (e.g., rotor vendors, test organizations, consultants). Coordination/consultation with government experts will be required. ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT -- Tracking expenditures of government funding and schedule performance, coordinate cost-sharing efforts of other participants, and report to government sponsors periodically on the overall status of the program. MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS -- Developing and monitoring agreements between program sponsors and participants and between individual participants. This could involve solicitation, award, and monitoring of subcontracts, technical oversight of separate government contracts, and/or management of cooperative agreement(s) between participants in a consortium-type framework. Implicit in this function is the ability to perform in a leadership role to provide project planning and assure effective project execution. CAPABILITIES PACKAGE: All interested organizations must submit a capabilities package that outlines and substantiates the firm's capabilities to provide all of the above mentioned services. The package must include all management and labor required to perform the functions listed. If subcontractors or consultants are to be used, identify the areas of outside expertise required and provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted in each area. If the organization is unable or unwilling to provide any of the above listed functions (or deems the function unnecessary), this must be so indicated in the response. The package should provide a preliminary management plan and a rough work breakdown structure detailing the organization's philosophical approach to the administration of the FRSL Tech project. The capabilities package should be as brief and concise as possible while clearly demonstrating the ability to perform the listed functions. Any previous experience insome/all of the above 3 areas should be given with points of contact. Responding organizations must also indicate if they have any past, present, or future interest in the development, manufacturing, and/or commercialization of flywheel systems or components, including descriptions of previous and/or ongoing flywheel efforts that the organization has/is participating in with points of contact. The organization must indicate its business type (commercial, FFRDC, etc.) as well as whether it is a domestic (U.S.) or foreign business concern. The response must not exceed eight (8) 1.5-spaced pages with 11 point type. This sources sought synopsis is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government parties. RESPONSES MUST BE RECEIVED IN WRITING BY JANUARY 29, 1999. Send submittals to NASA Lewis Research Center, Attn: David Christopher, Flywheel Program Manager, Mail Stop 500-203, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135. Inquiries about this synopsis should be directed to Mr. David Christopher at 216-433-8499 or via email at david.christopher@lerc.nasa.gov. Posted 12/14/98 (D-SN280149). (0348)

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