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R -- FLIGHT SIMULATION SUPPORT SERVICES SOL 1-081-GPB.1048 POC Mozetta A. Edwards, Contract Specialist, Phone (757)-864-2437, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email M.A.EDWARDS@larc.nasa.gov -- Rosemary C. Froehlich, Contracting Officer, Phone (757)-864-2423, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email R.C.FROEHLICH@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LaRC/date.html#1-081-GPB.1048. E-MAIL: Mozetta A. Edwards, M.A.EDWARDS@larc.nasa.gov. NASA Langley Research Center plans to issue a sole-source, performance-based Request for Proposal (RFP) for the period of January 31, 2000 through January 30, 2001 to extend the current contract for support services of the Flight Simulation Facilities at Langley Research Center. This support includes the following services: (1) development, programming, verification, validation, configuration management and documentation of real-time simulation programs; (2) the design, maintenance, modification, calibration, and operation of flight simulation equipment; (3) the maintenance of specialized computer facilities and peripheral equipment in the Flight Simulation Facilities; and (4) the maintenance of the high-speed real-time data communications networks. Following this 12-month extension, it is the Government's intention to compete the follow-on performance-based contract commencing February 1, 2001. NASA LaRC intends to negotiate the 1-year extension with Unisys Corporation of McLean, VA. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), "Only One Responsible Source." A compelling need exists to maintain continuity of contracted services through the completion of a critical simulation facility upgrade. Unisys, as the incumbent contractor, has been responsible for major portions of the design, construction, testing, verification, and validation of the hardware and software for this upgrade. It is likely that award to any other source for the one-year extension would result in unacceptable delays in fulfilling requirements for critical research being conducted under the Agency's Aviation Safety and Airframe Systems Programs, and a substantial increase in cost to the Government due to initial familiarization and learning curve associated with the development of the new simulation facilities. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 26. RFP will be released on or about 60 days after publication of this synopsis in the CBD. Firm date for receipt of proposals will be stated in the RFP. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. 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. See Note 22. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URLs: http://cbdnet.access.gpo.gov/num-note.html and http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 05/27/99 (D-SN336808). (0147)

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