A--LRO PROPULSION SUBSYSTEM PYROTECHNIC VALVES

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Propulsion Subsystem Pyrotechnic Valves for the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) project. The scope of work for this procurement entails the Contractor providing the facilities, personnel, services, tools, equipment, and materials to deliver the Pyrotechnic Valves in accordance with the LRO Pyrotechnic Valves Statement of Work, Performance Specification, and Deliverable Items List and Schedule. These items will be provided with issuance of the RFP. This procurement will be a full and open competition. NASA/GSFC anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed-Price type contract for this effort with an anticipated award date on or about July/August 2006. The Government does not intend to acquire commercial items using FAR Part 12. See NASA Specific Numbered Note �26� -- this can be accessed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html . The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 336415, with a corresponding size standard in number of employees of 1,000. The anticipated release date of the RFP is on or about March 17, 2006, with an anticipated offer closing date on or about April 17, 2006. The actual due date for receipt of offers will be stated in the prospective RFP. Upon issuance of the RFP, all qualified responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by this agency. An Ombudsman has been appointed -- see NASA Specific Numbered Note �B�. This can be accessed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html . The prospective RFP and related documents (e.g., SOW, Specification, and DILS) for this procurement will be available via the Internet. Related documents will be provided in Microsoft Office 2000 format and these documents will be accessible on the World Wide Web (WWW) server, which may be accessed using a WWW browser application. The Internet address or URL for retrieving these and other NASA GSFC Business Opportunities can be accessed at: http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=51#118224 . Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer, via e-mail to Julie.A.Janus@nasa.gov. It is the offeror�s responsibility to monitor the above Internet site for release of the prospective RFP, related documents, and/or amendments (if issued). In addition, potential offerors are individually responsible for downloading copies of the RFP, related documents, and amendments (if issued). All contractual and/or technical questions shall be submitted in writing, via e-mail. Questions must be submitted to the following e-mail address: Julie.A.Janus@nasa.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.