NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Code 214.6, Greenbelt, MD 20771

D -- REMOTE TRACKING SERVICES FOR THE GOES-M MISSION SOL RFQ5-53715-178 DUE 072600 POC Klaus Sexton, Contracting Officer, Phone (301) 614-5305, Fax (301) 614-5415, Email Klaus.D.Sexton.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#RFQ5-53715-178. E-MAIL: Klaus Sexton, Klaus.D.Sexton.1@gsfc.nasa.gov. NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) intends to contract with the European Space Operations Center (ESOC) on a sole source basis for remote ground station network pre-launch and launch support for the GOES-M mission. The GOES-M mission requires spacecraft tracking over Western Australia. ESOC is the only entity that can provide the required tracking and network support. The network support will provide the capability to provide spacecraft telemetry to the GOES Payload Operations Control Center (POCC) in Suitland, MD and to receive and transmit command data from the GOES POCC to the GOES spacecraft during transfer and early orbit raising phases of the mission. In addition, the network support is required to transmit Automatic Gain Control (AGC) data to the GOES/POCC. During pre-launch, ESOC will support pre-launch Ground Data System (GDS) Integration & Test (I&T) and station proficiency testing beginning 6 to 12 months prior to the launch of the GOES-M spacecraft. Command, telemetry, and AGC data will be flowed between the Perth, Australia ground station (PRTS) and the GOES POCC at Suitland. A series of 3 GDS I&T tests are conducted that will involve participation. In addition, a series of 2 to 4 proficiency tests will be conducted with PRTS following conclusion of the GDS I&T tests and prior to launch of the GOES spacecraft. During early orbit raising operations, PRTS will provide backup command and telemetry support, on an as required basis. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The statutory authority for this sole source acquisition is 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c ) (1)-Only One Responsible Source. This acquisition will utilize simplified acquisition procedures. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, however quotes timely received within 15 days will be considered. See Note 12. Posted 07/13/00 (D-SN474529). (0195)

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