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70 -- RENDEZVOUS SOFTWARE PRODUCTS & MAINTENANCEAVIONICS FOR THE AVIONICS X38/CRV SOL 9-BJ2-14-9-57Q DUE 121099 POC Florence A. Ahadzie, Contract Specialist, Phone (281) 483-4371, Fax (281) 483-2138, Email florence.a.ahadzie1@jsc.nasa.gov -- Linda F. Riviera, Contracting Officer, Phone (281) 483-0136, Fax (281) 483-2138, Email linda.f.riviera1@jsc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=D&;pin=73#9-BJ2-14- 9-57Q. E-MAIL: Florence A. Ahadzie, florence.a.ahadzie1@jsc.nasa.gov. NASA/JSC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Rendezvous Software Products and Maintenance for the Avionics X38/CRV. NASA/JSC intends to purchase the items from TIBCO Corporation of Dallas, TX. TIBCO Corporation is the sole manufacturer and distributor of this product. As a result, NASA/JSC intends to purchase this product on a sole-source basis in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2301 (c )(1) from TIBCO Corporation, due to system compatibility requirements. The Government intends to acquire this commercial item using FAR Part 12. An Ombudsman has been appointed. See Internet Note "B". Interested firms have 5 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. 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. All qualified responsible sources must submit quotations to the Contract Specialist listed below to be considered by the agency. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 12/03/99 (D-SN405651). (0337)

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