A -- DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF SENSOR CONCEPTS FOR AGELESS AEROSPACE VEHICLES

Notice Date

July 13, 2001

Contracting Office

NASA/Langley Research Center, Mail Stop 144, Industry Assistance Office, Hampton, VA 23681-0001

ZIP Code

23681-0001

Solicitation Number

1-168-RCF.1161

Response Due

July 27, 2001

Point of Contact

Kimberly D. Duncan, Contract Specialist, Phone (757) 864-3566, Fax (757) 864-6966, Email k.d.duncan@larc.nasa.gov -- Susan E. McClain, Contracting Officer, Phone (757) 864-8687, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email s.e.mcclain@larc.nasa.gov

E-Mail Address

Kimberly D. Duncan (k.d.duncan@larc.nasa.gov)

Description

NASA/LaRC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for research to develop and critically examine concepts for smart sensing and communication systems that could either form the distributed sensing function of a smart skin, or be deployed for structural monitoring on an non-destructive evaluation (NDE) agent. Specifically, it will concentrate on development of sensors for evaluation of deformation and damage conditions (for example: bond degradation, bond strength, and fatigue) and development of telecommunication technologies and strategies to facilitate interrogation and interaction with and between the sensors. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/LaRC intends to purchase the items from Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization -- Telecommunications and Industrial Physics Division (CSIRO-TIP) who is the only responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy Agency requirements. CSIRO-TIP's approach includes a novel coupling of remote bond strength sensing with advanced telecommunications technologies. CSIRO is unique in its world-leading expertise related to both these areas. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 26. 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 July 27, 2001. 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

Web Link

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Record

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