NASA Headquarters, Acquisition Division, Washington, DC 20546 Attn:CW/Diane Harris

99 -- CONTESTED GROUND: THE HISTORICAL DEBATE OVER NASA'S MISSION SOL W-10-83736 POC Diane Harris tel: 202/358-0410 The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is interested in receiving historical research proposals for a contract to write a publishable manuscript describing in depth the development and maturation of the NASA mission from the inception of the organization until the present. This study will explore the wide divergence of questions over roles and missions: the agency's R&D/operational activities, the decentralized/centralized approaches to management, and the discussion over methods of conducting business. A fundamental part of this book will involve the analysis of not only how NASA has defined its role but how senior government leaders, the Congress, and society at large have viewed this development. This work should result in a well-documented, published addition to the historical and administrative literature of science and technology. The contract will be a maximum of a two-year, firm fixed price effort. Participation in this program is open to all categories of organizations including the priviate sector, universities and educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies. More information is available from Dr. Roger D. Launius, NASA History Office, Code ZH, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, telephone (202)358-0383. Parties may in writing, identify interest and capability to respond within 30 days of this publication. This notice constitutes a solicitation as specified in FAR 6.109(d)(2). Review/decision will be made by HQ Procurement Office and Director, NASA History Office, NASA Headquarters, following a review by a panel of educators, including historians. (0338)

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