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B -- TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT AND COMMERCIALIZATION SERVICES SOL 1-56-E.2500 POC Joseph S. Murray, Contracting Officer, Phone (757)-864-2415, Fax (757) 864-7898, Email J.S.MURRAY@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LaRC/date.html#1-56-E.2500. E-MAIL: Joseph S. Murray, J.S.MURRAY@larc.nasa.gov. NASA/LaRC plans to issue a Request for Offer (RFO) for Technology Assessment and Commercialization Services. The NASA Technology Transfer Program consists of a range of mechanisms for transferring NASA technology for dual-use and secondary applications in the public and private sectors of the U.S. economy. NASA requires the technical and business expertise of a Contractor in identifying commercially viable technologies and developing technology transfer partnership opportunities with organizations in these external sectors in support of all NASA Field Centers. In accomplishing the scope of work, the Contractor shall provide services for the following subject matter area(s) (SMA): A. Assess NASA Technology Strengths and Weaknesses, and Commercial Potential B. Develop Technology Marketing Strategies C. Implement NASA-Selected Marketing Strategies and Tactics D. Support NASA Patent and Copyright Licensing Activities E. Perform Technology Intelligence Studies F. Provide Technology Commercialization Training G. Develop and Implement Partnerships with Industry Associations and Consortia. The Contractor shall provide integrated technical support services to all NASA Field Centers to accomplish program objectives. The program is designed to provide a synergy of technology transfer assistance throughout the technology development and commercialization cycle. Additionally, the program will be performed across industry, technology, and public sector areas including Health Care, Transportation, Environment and Energy, Computers and Communications, Manufacturing, and Materials and Structures. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 26. The SIC Code and Size Standard are 8731and 500 employees, respectively. The DPAS Rating for this procurement is DO-C9 The provisions and clauses in the RFO and model contract are those in effect through FAC 97-11 All qualified responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. The anticipated release date of the RFO is on or about June 15, 1999 with an anticipated offer due date of on or about July 15, 1999 An ombudsman has been appointed -- See Internet Note "B". The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement will be available over the Internet. These documents will be in Microsoft Office Suite (Word 6.0, Excel 5.0, PowerPoint 4.0) format and will reside on a World Wide Web (WWW) server, which may be accessed using a WWW browser application. The WWW address, or URL of the NASA/LaRC Business Opportunities home page is http://procurement.nasa.gov/EPS/LaRC/class.html Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this site and/or the CBD for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://cbdnet.access.gpo.gov/num-note.html and http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 05/24/99 (D-SN334720). (0144)

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