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A -- ELECTRONICALLY SCANNING ANTENNA DEVELOPMENT TO SUPPORT A MULTI-MODE RADAR SOL SS299 DUE 010499 POC Mary J. Corbitt, Contract Specialist, Phone (757)-864-2434, Fax (757) 864-9774, Email M.J.CORBITT@larc.nasa.gov -- Linda P. Fitzgerald, Procurement Analyst, Phone (757)-864-2461, Fax (757) 864-7898, Email L.P.FITZGERALD@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LaRC/date.html#SS299. E-MAIL: Mary J. Corbitt, M.J.CORBITT@larc.nasa.gov. NASA/LaRC is hereby soliciting information for potential sources to develop and test a prototype E-Scan Antenna for a Collins Multi-mode airborne Radar System that has the potential to be economically viable in the commercial market. The principle enabling technology is an active Electronic Scan Antenna mechanized with phase and amplitude control. The prototype Radar system is intended to perform all of the current ARINC 708 (commercial standard) radar functions and perform additional functions needed for all weather operations. This radar shall be compatible with the installation requirements of all commercial aircraft capable of carrying 100 passengers or more including the planned High Speed Civil Transport (HSCT). The proposed modes of operation are based on a list of functions that has evolved over several years and is believed to be the high value functions that are practical for incorporation in an X-Band Radar. The overriding strategy for this project is to develop a radar that is capable of all of the currently identified functions and to be as flexible as possible to accommodate future requirements. No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. If a solicitation is released it will be synopsized in the CBD and on the NASA Acquisition Internet Service. It is the potential offerors responsibility to monitor these cites for the release of any solicitation or synopsis. Vendors having the capabilities necessary to meet or exceed the stated requirements are invited to submit appropriate documentation, literature, brochures, and references. Responses must include the following: name and address of firm, size of business; average annual revenue for past 3 years and number of employees; ownership; whether they are large, small, small disadvantaged 8 (a), and or woman owned; number of years in business; list of customers covering the past five years (highlight relevant work performed, contract numbers, contract type, dollar value of each procurement; and point of contact—address and phone number). Technical questions should be directed to: William R. Jones at 757-864-1789 or e-mail: william.r.jones@larc.nasa.gov. Procurement related questions should be directed to: Mary J. Corbitt at 757-864-2434 or e-mail: m.j.corbitt@larc.nasa.gov. Please advise if the requirement is considered to be a commercial or commercial-type product. A commercial item is defined in Internet "Note A". [INTERNET ONLY (commercial product definition)] This synopsis is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. Respondents deemed fully qualified will be considered in any resultant solicitation for the requirement. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business or 8(a) set-aside based on responses hereto. All responses shall be submitted to NASA Langley Research Center, Mail Stop 144, Industry Assistance Office, Hampton, VA 23681 no later than January 4, 1999. In responding reference SS299. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html. Posted 12/15/98 (D-SN280656). (0349)

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