NASA/GRC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Qualnet Software that includes network node simulator, animator, designer, analyzer and tracer. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/GRC intends to purchase the items from Scalable Network Technologies under the authority of 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1) Only one source. Qualnet is the only wireless and a data networking simulation tool that is PC based. The wireless system is critical. The software must also be compatable with existing operating system and hardware to execute 1000 or more node type simulations. 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 5-3-02. 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

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