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54 -- SUPER GUPPY PROTECTIVE COVER ENLARGEMENT SOL 9-BH4-54-9-06P POC Nancy A. Robb, Contract Specialist, Phone (281) 244-9923, Fax (281) 244-9907, Email nancy.s.robb1@jsc.nasa.gov -- Alice J. Pursell, Contracting Officer, Phone (281) 244-9922, Fax (281) 244-9907, Email alice.j.pursell1@jsc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/JSC/date.html#9-BH4-54-9-06P. E-MAIL: Nancy A. Robb, nancy.s.robb1@jsc.nasa.gov. NASA/JSC plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an addition to the Clamshell Hangar used to house the 377 SGT Super Guppy aircraft. This procurement will enlarge the Clamshell Hangar by adding 2 16 ft. bays, with 1 "clamshell" end and 1 flat end, resulting in exterior dimensions of approximately 186 ft. wide, 180 ft. long, 67.4 ft. high at the peak, and 23.9 ft. high at the eaves. Doors include 1 electrically-operated "clamshell" end door, 1 roll-up door in the flat end, and 3 single personnel doors. The frame consists of beams of 6061-T6 mill finish aluminum with a weathershell of flame retardant PVC/polyester. The hangar is mounted on a 10-inch steel box beam. Accessories include lighting fixtures to match the existing fixtures. NASA/JSC intends to purchase the items from Clamshell Buildings, Ventura, California, under the authority of 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1). Clamshell Buildings is the manufacturer of the existing hangar and only Clamshell Buildings can provide components to enlarge the hangar in order for it to be enclosed. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. An Ombudsman has been appointed. See Internet Note "B". Interested firms have 15 days from the publication of this synopsis to submit in writing to the identified point of contact, their qualifications/capabilities. Such qualifications/capabilities will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. Responses received after the 15 days or without the required information will be considered nonresponsive to the synopsis and will not be considered. A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed effort on a full and open competitive basis, based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Firm date for receipt of offers will be stated in the RFP. All qualified responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html. Posted 05/18/99 (D-SN332688). (0138)

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