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66 -- LITHIUM CELL BATTERY CYCLER SOL RFQ3-156655 DUE 090500 POC Kurt A. Straub, Contracting Officer, Phone (216) 433-2769, Fax (216) 433-2480, Email Kurt.A.Straub@grc.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=22#RFQ3-156655. E-MAIL: Kurt A. Straub, Kurt.A.Straub@grc.nasa.gov. NASA/GRC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Arbin B200 Lithium Cell Battery Cycler. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/GRC intends to purchase the items from Arbin Instruments, pursuant to the authority in 10 U.S.C. 2304 (C) (1), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency needs. The Arbin Cycler is needed to insure the continued relevence and validity of previous tests utilizing the GRC Arbin Cycler. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 4:30 p.m. local time on 9-5-00. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition 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. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. An Ombudsman has been appointed. See NASA Specific Note "B". Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 08/18/00 (D-SN487730). (0231)

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