NASA/MSFC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Powerpc-750 VME64 CPU boards, VXworks boot ROM, SCSI PMC module, and cables. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/MSFC intends to purchase the items from Artesyn Technology. These items will support testing and intergation of the AHM Hardware in the Hardware Simulation Laboratory in Canoga Park, CA. The items must be duplicates of the items used at that facility; therfore, this company is the only source that can provide these items. 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 April 29, 2002. 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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