A -- PURCHASE OF TWO VIASAT ANTENNA SYSTEMS

Notice Date

October 9, 2001

Contracting Office

NASA/Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135

ZIP Code

44135

Solicitation Number

RFQ3-174162

Response Due

October 11, 2001

Point of Contact

Kurt A. Straub, Contracting Officer, Phone (216) 433-2769, Fax (216) 433-2480, Email Kurt.A.Straub@grc.nasa.gov

E-Mail Address

Kurt A. Straub (Kurt.A.Straub@grc.nasa.gov)

Description

NASA/GRC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for two "Type Accepted" Antennas, 4.5 Meter Diameter each. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/GRC intends to purchase the items from ViaSat Satellite Networks, Pursuant to USC2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source, and no other supplies or services will satisfy the Government's minimum Requirement. 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 10-11-01. 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 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

Web Link

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20011011/ASOL006.HTM (D-282 SN5102X1)