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A -- FABRICATION OF NITI THIN FILM BUBBLE ACTUATORS SOL 1-168-RCA.1020 DUE 113099 POC Kimberly D. Duncan, Purchasing Agent, Phone (757)-864-3566, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email k.d.duncan@larc.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=23#1-168-RCA. 1020. E-MAIL: Kimberly D. Duncan, k.d.duncan@larc.nasa.gov. NASA/LaRC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the fabrication of NiTi thin film bubble actuators. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/LaRC intends to purchase the items from the Regents of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), unique supplies available from only one source. They are the sole developers and owners of the intellectual property UCLA Case Number 1999-572 which directly relates to Shape, Memory, Alloy (SMA) technology that NASA has interest in qualifying under the Ultra-Efficient Engine Technology (UEET) program. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 26. See Note 22. 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. 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 11/17/99 (D-SN401382). (0321)

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