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66 -- BLACKBODY CALIBRATION REFERENCES SOL 975-67179-0000-902 DUE 011700 POC Deborah A. Bittner, Contract Specialist, Phone (301) 614-5609, Fax (301) 614-5619, Email Deborah.A.Bittner.1@gsfc.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=51#975-67179 -0000-902. E-MAIL: Deborah A. Bittner, Deborah.A.Bittner.1@gsfc.nasa.gov. NASA/GSFC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for two (2) each Blackbody Calibration References, size 12.7 x 20.3 centimeters (rectabgular; frequency range: 50 to 640 GHz; return loss: >40 db. Each target is to have 1 x 4 tines that match those of the MIR references, six embedded temperature sensors and cabling aluminum shroud and mounting holes that conform to the COSMIR radiometer design. One target is to be equipped with a thermofoil heater and cabling to provide even heating to the back surface. These references are to be delivery 6 months after receipt of order. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/GSFC intends to purchase the items from Zax Millimeter Wave Corporation of San Dimas, CA. These cablibration references are for upgrading the measuring capability of an existing radiometer, the MIR Millimeter Wave Imaging Radiometer. The calibration references in the MIR were fabricated by Zax Millimeter Wave Corp., and the upgraded instruments must match the MIR to maintain consistency in calibration between the two instruments. Zax Millimeter Wave Corp., is the only company that can manufacture these compatible references. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. 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. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Fax communications will be accepted. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. An Ombudsman has been appointed. See Internet Note "B". Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 12/13/99 (D-SN407946). (0347)

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