NASA Buyer: Sharon V. Hare Request for Quotations

> National Aeronautics and Telephone: (757) 864-2409 **(this is not an
> order)**

Space Administration FAX: (757) 864-6966

Langley Research Center Date of Price List: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
**Purchase Request No.**

Hampton, VA 23681-2199 Warranty Period: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
**OCB.1132**

A Quotation is Requested by: 6/19/02-- COB NAICS 54171/500 emp.

Schedule

PR TOXIC/ ARTICLE OR SERVICES QTY UNIT

[ITEM]{.underline}\_[HAZARD]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ [(Show name
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1\. Investigation of Hypersonic Stage Separation 1 JOB

Utilizing Magnetic Suspension for Support

> Interference Free Data (See Statement of Work below)

**The Contractor shall submit a technical proposal** **that describes
the proposed technical approach to the statement of work,** **references
to demonstrate past performance for** **and** **similar contracts. This
technical proposal will be evaluated to determine the best value to the
Government.**

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**\-\-\--IMPORTANT\-\-\--**

This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not
offers. If you are unable to quote, **[PLEASE]{.underline}** so indicate
on this form and return it. This request does not commit the Government
to pay any cost incurred in the preparation of the submission of this
quotation or to contract for supplies of services. Supplies are of
domestic origin unless indicated by quoter. Any representation and/or
certificates attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by
the quoter.

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This Notice of Small Business-Small Purchase Set-Aside referenced on the
attached

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Name of Firm \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_Delivery will be made
with \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ days after receipt of

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F.O.B. NASA Langley Research Center.

Street Address
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Origin\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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BY:
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Identification No. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

(Signature of person Authorized to Sign Date

Telephone: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Business Classification:

\_\_\_\_\_ Small \_\_\_\_\_ Other than Small

FAX:
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\_\_\_\_\_Disadvantaged\_\_\_\_\_\_Woman Owned

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**This Form is Equivalent to Standard Form 1449**

NASA Langley Research Center HARDWARE QUOTED IS

Mailstop 126 \_\_\_\_\_\_ENERGY-STAR COMPLIANT

Hampton, VA 23681-2199

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Statement of Work

**Investigation of Hypersonic Stage Separation Utilizing**

**Magnetic Suspension for Support Interference**

**Free Data**

**[Overview]{.underline}**

Progress in the numerical prediction of flowfields around future
aerospace vehicles, such as the Hyper-X (X-43A) hypersonic demonstrator
flight vehicle, require improved aerodynamic test data for computational
code validation. But, despite considerable efforts over the years, a
reliable experimental data base is far from reality, and considerable
experimental data uncertainties exist due in part to differences in
experimental techniques and correlation methods. In particular, wind
tunnel model sting and shroud interference effects can be significant,
especially when testing small slender models required to simulate higher
Knudsen number flows. Indeed, the presence of a sting of any size
complicates all flowfield calculations since the model/sting geometry
must also be numerically modeled.

**[Work Requirements]{.underline}**

In order to generate reliable aerodynamic data on test models in flows
closer to the free-flight test ideal, a magnetic suspension hypersonic
wind tunnel shall be used for the required tests as set forth herein.
The test article scale for the X-43A vehicle shall be 1%, which equates
to a wind tunnel test model which is approximately 1.5 inches long. The
Government will provide the OML geometry. In the hypersonic test
facility, a magnetic suspension and balance system shall be utilized to
obtain sting- and shroud-free aerodynamic data; this facility shall be
utilized for stage separation simulation studies of the Hyper-X (X-43A)
Flight Demonstrator Vehicle. Aerodynamic forces shall be measured on
magnetically suspended interference free test models, and stage
separation maneuvers shall be simulated using a precise
three-dimensional traverse system. The test shall be conducted within
the hypersonic speed regime.

Initially, a simple conical or elliptic-ogive model shall be levitated,
and a dummy adapter, mounted on a 3-D traverse system, shall be used to
simulate the initial phases of Hyper-X/booster separation. Model
aerodynamic forces shall be measured as the adapter is moved in a
sequence of predetermined separation distances and angle of attack
maneuvers relative to the magnetically suspended test model. Fins, or
other aerodynamic surfaces, shall then be added to the basic test model.
A stereolith model, steel-pin fitted for magnetic suspension, of the
Hyper-X shall also be tested. This approach will ensure that valuable
code validation data are obtained with successively complex geometry in
a timely manner. It will also provide a meaningful set of \"building
block\" experiments with which to incrementally challenge the
experimental procedures and the rigor of the computational codes.

The principal investigator shall coordinate with the Hyper-X Program
Office to plan, design, and execute fundamental experiments that will
provide benchmark CFD code validation data.

**[Specific Tasks]{.underline}**

1\. Fabricate, construct and assemble Hyper-X /booster separation model
configurations approved by the Hyper-X Program Office. NASA Langley will
provide the CAD/IGES files as required.

2\. Perform wind tunnel tests demonstrating stage separation and
relative dynamics associated therewith.

**[Deliverables]{.underline}**

1\. After performance of the required wind tunnel tests using the
defined model configurations, the Contractor shall perform data
reduction and analysis, and shall provide a final report summarizing the
analyzed data, and providing conclusions for the total research
activity.

2\. The total effort shall be completed, and the final report shall be
delivered to the Government, within 180 days after the contract award
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\(b\) Each offeror who believes that acquisitions in different
quantities would be more advantageous is invited to recommend an
economic purchase quantity. If different quantities are recommended, a
total and a unit price must be quoted for applicable items. An economic
purchase quantity is that quantity at which a significant price break
occurs. If there are significant price breaks at different quantity
points, this information is desired as well.

OFFEROR RECOMMENDATIONS

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\(c\) The information requested in this provision is being solicited to
avoid acquisition in disadvantageous quantities and to assist the
Government in developing a data base for future acquisitions of these
items. However, the Government reserves the right to amend or cancel the
solicitation and resolicit with respect to any individual item in the
event quotations received and the Government\'s requirements indicate
that different quantities should be acquired.

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[REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND]{.underline}

[OTHER STATEMENTS - SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS - NONCOMMERCIAL]{.underline}

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1\. [TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION (FAR 52.204-3) (OCT 1998)]{.underline}

\(a\) Definitions.

\"Common parent,\" as used in this provision, means that corporate
entity that owns or controls an affiliated group of corporations that
files its Federal income tax returns on a consolidated basis, and of
which the offeror is a member.

\"Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN),\" as used in this provision,
means the number required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to be
used by the offeror in reporting income tax and other returns. The TIN
may be either a Social Security Number or an Employer Identification
Number.

\(b\) All offerors must submit the information required in paragraphs
(d) through (f) of this provision to comply with debt collection
requirements of 31 U.S.C. 7701(c) and 3325(d), reporting requirements of
26 U.S.C. 6041, 6041A, and 6050M, and implementing regulations issued by
the IRS. If the resulting contract is subject to the payment reporting
requirements described in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 4.904,
the failure or refusal by the offeror to furnish the information may
result in a 31 percent reduction of payments otherwise due under the
contract.

\(c\) The TIN may be used by the Government to collect and report on any
delinquent amounts arising out of the offeror\'s relationship with the
Government (31 U.S.C. 7701(c)(3)). If the resulting contract is subject
to the payment reporting requirements described in FAR 4.904, the TIN
provided hereunder may be matched with IRS records to verify the
accuracy of the offeror\'s TIN.

\(d\) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).

TIN: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

TIN has been applied for.

TIN is not required because:

Offeror is a nonresident alien, foreign corporation, or foreign
partnership that does not have income effectively connected with the
conduct of a trade or business in the United States and does not have an
office or place of business or a fiscal paying agent in the United
States;

Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of a foreign government;

Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of the Federal Government.

\(e\) Type of organization.

Sole proprietorship;

Partnership;

Corporate entity (not tax-exempt);

Corporate entity (tax-exempt);

Government entity (Federal, State, or local);

Foreign government;

International organization per 26 CFR 1.6049-4;

Other \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

\(f\) Common parent.

Offeror is not owned or controlled by a common parent as defined in
Paragraph (a) of this provision.

Name and TIN of common parent:

Name \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

TIN \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

2\. [ECONOMIC PURCHASE QUANTITY \-- SUPPLIES (FAR 52.207-4) (AUG
1987)]{.underline}

*\[DO NOT INSERT IF (A) THE GOVERNMENT ALREADY HAS THE DATA, (B) THE
DATA IS OTHERWISE READILY AVAILABLE, OR (C) IT IS IMPRACTICABLE FOR THE
GOVERNMENT TO VARY ITS FUTURE REQUIREMENTS. SEE FAR 7.203.\]*

\[Applicable in solicitations for supplies except in solicitations for a
contract under the General Services Administration's multiple award
schedule contract program.

\(a\) Offerors are invited to state an opinion on whether the
quantity(ies) of supplies on which bids, proposals or quotes are
requested in this solicitation is(are) economically advantageous to the
Government.

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\(b\) Each offeror who believes that acquisitions in different
quantities would be more advantageous is invited to recommend an
economic purchase quantity. If different quantities are recommended, a
total and a unit price must be quoted for applicable items. An economic
purchase quantity is that quantity at which a significant price break
occurs. If there are significant price breaks at different quantity
points, this information is desired as well.

OFFEROR RECOMMENDATIONS

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\(c\) The information requested in this provision is being solicited to
avoid acquisition in disadvantageous quantities and to assist the
Government in developing a data base for future acquisitions of these
items. However, the Government reserves the right to amend or cancel the
solicitation and resolicit with respect to any individual item in the
event quotations received and the Government\'s requirements indicate
that different quantities should be acquired.

As prescribed in 19.307(a)(1), insert the following provision:

3\. SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (FAR 52.219-1 (OCT 1998)\--
ALTERNATE I (OCT 1998) AND ALTERNATE II (JAN 1999)

\(a\) (1) The standard industrial classification (SIC) code for this
acquisition is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ *\[insert SIC code\]*.

\(2\) The small business size standard is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
*\[insert size standard\]*.

\(3\) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an
offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract,
but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself
manufacture, is 500 employees.

\(b\) Representations. (1) The offeror represents as part of its offer
that it is, is not a small business concern.

\(2\) (Complete only if offeror represented itself as a small business
concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents,
for general statistical purposes, that it is, is not, a small
disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.

\(3\) (Complete only if offeror represented itself as a small business
concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents
as part of its offer that it is, is not a women-owned small business
concern.

\(4\) (Complete if offeror represented itself as disadvantaged in
paragraph (b)(2) of this provision). \[The offeror shall check the
category in which its ownership falls\]:

Black American.

Hispanic American.

Native American (American Indians, Eskimos, Aleuts, or Native
Hawaiians).

Asian-Pacific American (persons with origins from Burma, Thailand,
Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Japan, China, Taiwan, Laos,
Cambodia (Kampuchea), Vietnam, Korea, The Philippines, U.S. Trust
Territory of the Pacific Islands (Republic of Palau), Republic of the
Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, the Commonwealth of
the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Samoa, Macao, Hong Kong, Fiji,
Tonga, Kiribati, Tuvalu, or Nauru).

Subcontinent Asian (Asian-Indian) American (persons with origins from
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, the Maldives Islands, or
Nepal).

Individual/concern, other than one of the preceding.

\(5\) \[Complete only if offeror represented itself as a small business
concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.\] The offeror represents,
as part of its offer, that\--

\(i\) It is, is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date
of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business
Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no
material change in ownership and control, principal place of ownership,
or HUBZone employee percentage has occurred since it was certified by
the Small Business Administration in accordance with 13 CFR part 126;
and

\(ii\) It is, is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements
of 13 CFR part 126, and the representation in paragraph (b)(5)(i) of
this provision is accurate for the HUBZone small business concern or
concerns that are participating in the joint venture. \[The offeror
shall enter the name or names of the HUBZone small business concern or
concerns that are participating in the joint venture:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.\] Each HUBZone small
business concern participating in the joint venture shall submit a
separate signed copy of the HUBZone representation.

\(c\) Definitions.

\"Small business concern,\" as used in this provision, means a concern,
including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not
dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government
contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13
CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (a) of this provision.

\"Woman-owned small business concern,\" as used in this provision, means
a small business concern\--

\(1\) Which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women or, in the
case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of
which is owned by one or more women; and

\(2\) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by
one or more women.

\(d\) Notice. (1) If this solicitation is for supplies and has been set
aside, in whole or in part, for small business concerns, then the clause
in this solicitation providing notice of the set-aside contains
restrictions on the source of the end items to be furnished.

\(2\) Under 15 U.S.C. 645(d), any person who misrepresents a firm\'s
status as a small or small disadvantaged business concern in order to
obtain a contract to be awarded under the preference programs
established pursuant to section 8(a), 8(d), 9, or 15 of the Small
Business Act or any other provision of Federal law that specifically
references section 8(d) for a definition of program eligibility, shall‑‑

\(i\) Be punished by imposition of fine, imprisonment, or both;

\(ii\) Be subject to administrative remedies, including suspension and
debarment; and

\(iii\) Be ineligible for participation in programs conducted under the
authority of the Act.

4\. SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN REPRESENTATION FOR THE SMALL BUSINESS
COMPETITIVENESS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM (FAR 52.219-19) (JAN 1997)

\(a\) *Definition*. \"Emerging small business\" as used in this
solicitation, means a small business concern whose size is no greater
than 50 percent of the numerical size standard applicable to the
standard industrial classification code assigned to a contracting
opportunity.

\(b\) *(Complete only if the Offeror has represented itself under the
provision at 52.219-1 as a small business concern under the size
standards of this solicitation.)* The Offeror is, is not an emerging
small business.

\(c\) *(Complete only if the Offeror is a small business or an emerging
small business, indicating its size range.)* Offeror\'s number of
employees for the past 12 months *(check this column if size standard
stated in solicitation is expressed in terms of number of employees)* or
Offeror\'s average annual gross revenue for the last 3 fiscal years
*(check this column if size standard stated in solicitation is expressed
in terms of annual receipts)*. *(Check one of the following.)*

No. of Employees Avg. Annual Gross Revenues

50 or fewer \$1 million or less

51 - 100 \$1,000,001 - \$2 million

101 - 250 \$2,000,001 - \$3.5 million

251 - 500 \$3,500,001 - \$5 million

501 - 750 \$5,000,001 - \$10 million

751 - 1,000 \$10,000,001 - \$17 million

Over 1,000 Over \$17 million

5\. [SMALL BUSINESS SIZE REPRESENTATION FOR TARGETED INDUSTRY
CATEGORIESUNDER THE SMALL BUSINESS COMPETITIVENESS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
(FAR 52.219-21) (JAN 1997)]{.underline}

*\[DELETE IF FOR SOLICITATION NOT IN A TARGETED INDUSTRY CATEGORY.\]*

(Complete only if the Offeror has represented itself under the provision
at 52.219-1 as a small business concern under the size standards of this
solicitation.)

Offeror represents as follows:

Offeror\'s number of employees for the past 12 months (check this column
if size standard stated in solicitation is expressed in terms of number
of employees) or Offeror\'s average annual gross revenue for the last 3
fiscal years (check this column if size standard stated in solicitation
is expressed in terms of annual receipts). (Check one of the following.)

No. of Employees Avg. Annual Gross Revenues

50 or fewer \$1 million or less

51 - 100 \$1,000,001 - \$2 million

101 - 250 \$2,000,001 - \$3.5 million

251 - 500 \$3,500,001 - \$5 million

501 - 750 \$5,000,001 - \$10 million

751 - 1,000 \$10,000,001 - \$17 million

Over 1,000 Over \$17 million

6\. PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES FAR 52.222-21 (FEB 1999)

\(a\) \"Segregated facilities,\" as used in this provision, means any
waiting rooms, work areas, rest rooms and wash rooms, restaurants and
other eating areas, time clocks, locker rooms and other storage or
dressing areas, parking lots, drinking fountains, recreation or
entertainment areas, transportation, and housing facilities provided for
employees, that are segregated by explicit directive or are in fact
segregated on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin
because of habit, local custom, or otherwise.

\(b\) By the submission of this offer, the offeror certifies that it
does not and will not maintain or provide for its employees any
segregated facilities at any of its establishments, and that it does not
and will not permit its employees to perform their services at any
location under its control where segregated facilities are maintained.
The offeror agrees that a breach of this certification is a violation of
the Equal Opportunity clause in the contract.

7\. [PREVIOUS CONTRACTS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS (FAR 52.222-22) (FEB
1999)]{.underline}

The offeror represents that -

\(a\) It has, has not participated in a previous contract or subcontract
subject either to the Equal Opportunity clause of this solicitation.

\(b\) It has, has not, filed all required compliance reports; and

\(c\) Representations indicating submission of required compliance
reports, signed by proposed subcontractors, will be obtained before
subcontract awards.

8\. [AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE (FAR 52.222-25) (APR
1984)]{.underline}

The offeror represents that (a) it has developed and has on file, has
not developed and does not have on file, at each establishment,
affirmative action programs required by the rules and regulations of the
Secretary of Labor (41 CFR 60-1 and 60-2), or (b) it has not previously
had contracts subject to the written affirmative action programs
requirement of the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor.

9\. [RECOVERED MATERIAL CERTIFICATION (FAR 52.223-4) (OCT
1997)]{.underline}

As required by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (42
U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(i)), the offeror certifies, by signing this offer,
that the percentage of recovered materials to be used in the performance
of the contract will be at least the amount required by the applicable
contract specifications.

10\. BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE (FAR 52.225-1) (DEC 1989) \[\[Applicable
if 52.225-3 is incorporated; not applicable to Sole Source
Procurements\]

The offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed below,
is a domestic end product (as defined in the clause entitled \"Buy
American Act - Supplies\"), and that components of unknown origin are
considered to have been mined, produced, or manufactured outside the
United States.

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(List as necessary)

Offerors may obtain from the Contracting Officer lists of articles,
materials, and supplies excepted from the Buy American Act.

11\. [REPRESENTATION OF LIMITED RIGHTS DATA AND RESTRICTED COMPUTER
SOFTWARE (FAR 52.227-15) (JUN 1987)]{.underline}

*\[USE FOR DETERMINING WHETHER LIMITED RIGHTS DATA OR RESTRICTED
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ARE LIKELY TO BE USED IN MEETING DATA DELIVERY
REQUIREMENT. SEE FAR 27.409(g).\]*

\(a\) This solicitation sets forth the work to be performed if a
contract award results, and the Government\'s known delivery
requirements for data (as defined in FAR 27.401). Any resulting contract
may also provide the Government the option to order additional data
under the Additional Data Requirements clause at 52.227-16 of the FAR,
if included in the contract. Any data delivered under the resulting
contract will be subject to the Rights in Data - General clause at
52.227-14 that is to be included in this contract. Under the latter
clause a Contractor may withhold from delivery data that qualify as
limited rights data or restricted computer software, and deliver form,
fit, and function data in lieu thereof. The latter clause also may be
used with its Alternates II and/or III to obtain delivery of limited
rights data or restricted computer software, marked with limited rights
or restricted rights notices, as appropriate. In addition, use of
Alternate V with this latter clause provides the Government the right to
inspect such data at the Contractor\'s facility.

\(b\) As an aid in determining the Government\'s need to include any of
the aforementioned Alternates in the clause at 52.227-14, Rights in
Data - General, the offeror\'s response to this solicitation shall, to
the extent feasible, complete the representation in paragraph (b) of
this provision to either state that none of the data qualify as limited
rights data or restricted computer software, or identify which of the
data qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software.
Any identification of limited rights data or restricted computer
software in the offeror\'s response is not determinative of the status
of such data should a contract be awarded to the offeror.

REPRESENTATION CONCERNING DATA RIGHTS

Offeror has reviewed the requirements for the delivery of data or
software and states (offeror check appropriate block) \--

None of the data or software proposed for fulfilling such requirements
qualifies as limited rights data or restricted computer software.

Data or software proposed for fulfilling such requirements qualifies as
limited rights data or restricted computer software and is identified as
follows:

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[NOTE]{.underline}: \"Limited-rights data\" and \"Restricted computer
software\" are defined in the contract clause entitled \"Rights in
Data - General.\"

COMPLIANCE WITH VETERAN'S EMPLOYMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (FEB 1999)

By submission of its offer, the offeror represents that, if it is
subject to the reporting requirements of 37 U.S.C. 4212(d)(i.e., the
VETS-100 report required by Federal Acquisition Regulation clause
52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the
Vietnam Era), it has submitted the most recent report required by
37 U.S.C. 4212(d).

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1\. **[TERMS AND CONDITIONS---SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS (OTHER THAN
COMMERCIAL ITEMS) (FAR 52.213-4) (May 2002)]{.underline}**

\(a\) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) clauses that are incorporated by reference:

\(1\) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive
order:

\(i\) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Aug 1996) (E.O. 11755).

\(ii\) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) (E.O.
11246).

\(iii\) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 2002) (E.O. 11246).

> \(iv\) 525.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JULY
> 2000) (E.O.'s 12722, 12724, 13059, 13067, 13121, and 13129).

\(v\) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553)

\(2\) Listed below are additional clauses that apply:

\(i\) 52.232-1, Payments (Apr 1984).

\(ii\) 52.232-8, Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002).

\(iii\) 52.232-11, Extras (Apr 1984).

\(iv\) 52.232-25, Prompt Payment (FEB 2002).

\(v\) 52.233-1, Disputes (Dec 1998).

\(vi\) 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Dec 2001).

\(vii\) 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991).

\(b\) The Contractor shall comply with the following FAR clauses,
incorporated by reference, unless the circumstances do not apply:

\(1\) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive
order:

\(i\) 52.222-20, Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act (Dec 1996) (41 U.S.C.
35-45) (Applies to supply contracts over \$10,000 in the United States,
Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands).

\(ii\) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans,
Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001) (38
U.S.C. 4212) (Applies to contracts of \$25,000 or more)

\(iii\) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities
(JUNE 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). (Applies to contracts over \$10,000, unless
the work is to be performed outside the United States by employees
recruited outside the United States.) (For purpose of this clause,
*United States* includes the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto
Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S.
Virgin Islands, and Wake Island.)

\(iv\) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans,
Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001) (38
U.S.C. 4212) ( Applies to service contracts over \$2,500 or more).

\(v\) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As Amended (MAY 1989) (41
U.S.C. 351, *et seq.*) ( Applies to service contracts over \$2,500 that
are subject to the Service Contract Act and will be performed in the
United States, Ditrict of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana
Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Johnston Island,
Wake Island, or the outer continental shelf lands.)

\(vi\) 52.222-19, Child Labor\--Cooperation with Authorities and
Remedies (Feb 2001) (E.O. 13126). (Applies to contracts for supplies
exceeding the micro-purchase threshold.)

\(vii\) 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information
(Apr 1998) (E.O. 12856) (Applies to services performed on Federal
facilities).

\(viii\) 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Supplies (May 2002) (41 U.S.C. 10a -
10d) (Applies to contracts for supplies, and to contracts for services
involving the furnishing of supplies, for use within the United States
if the value of the supply contract or supply portion of a service
contract exceeds the micro-purchase threshold and the acquisition\--

\(A\) Is set aside for small business concerns; or

\(B\) cannot be set aside for small business concerns (see 19.502-2),
and does not exceed \$25,000).

\(ix\) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer\--Central
Contractor Registration (May 1999). (Applies when the payment will be
made by electronic funds transfer (EFT) and the payment office uses the
Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database as its source of EFT
information.)

\(x\) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer\--Other than
Central Contractor Registration (May 1999). (Applies when the payment
will be made by EFT and the payment office does not use the CCR database
as its source of EFT information.)

\(xi\) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial
Vessels (June 2000) (46 U.S.C. 1241). (Applies to supplies transported
by ocean vessels.)

\(2\) Listed below are additional clauses that may apply:

\(i\) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government\'s Interest When
Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for
Debarment (July 1995) (Applies to contracts over \$25,000).

\(ii\) 52.211-17, Delivery of Excess Quantities (Sept 1989) (Applies to
fixed-price supplies).

\(iii\) 52.247-29, F.o.b. Origin (Jun 1988) (Applies to supplies if
delivery is f.o.b. origin).

\(iv\) 52.247-34, F.o.b. Destination (Nov 1991) (Applies to supplies if
delivery is f.o.b. destination).

\(c\) FAR 52.252-2, *Clauses Incorporated by Reference* (Feb 1998). This
contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same
force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the
Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full
text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these
address(es):

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\[Insert one or more Internet addresses\]

\(d\) *Inspection/Acceptance*. The Contractor shall tender for
acceptance only those items that conform to the requirements of this
contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any
supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The
Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies
or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract
price. The Government must exercise its postacceptance rights\--

\(1\) Within a reasonable period of time after the defect was discovered
or should have been discovered; and

\(2\) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item,
unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

\(e\) *Excusable delays*. The Contractor shall be liable for default
unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable
control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence, such as
acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its
sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine
restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common
carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing
as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any
excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection
therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch,
and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the
cessation of such occurrence.

\(f\) Termination for the Government\'s convenience. The Government
reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for
its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor
shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause
any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject
to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage
of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed
prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges that the
Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government, using
its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination.
The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting
standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph
does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor\'s
records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or
costs incurred that reasonably could have been avoided.

\(g\) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract,
or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the
Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms
and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with
adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination
for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any
amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall
be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided
by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated
this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a
termination for convenience.

\(h\) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items
delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular
purpose described in this contract.

[Federal Acquisition Regulation Clauses]{.underline}

52.219-6 Notice of Small Business Set-Aside (Jul 1996) \[Applicable to
set-asides only\]

52.225-1 Buy American Act---Balance of Payments Program---Supplies (May
2002) [\[applicable to supply contracts \> \$25,000\]]{.smallcaps}

52.225-3 Buy American Act---North American Free Trade
Agreement---Israeli Trade Act (May 2002) [\[applicable if value of
supplies is between \$25,000 & \$53,150\]]{.smallcaps}

52.225-3 Buy American Act---North American Free Trade
Agreement---Israeli Trade Act (May 2002) - Alternate I (May 2002)
[\[applicable if value of supplies is between \$25,000 &
\$53,150\]]{.smallcaps}

52.225-3 Buy American Act---North American Free Trade
Agreement---Israeli Trade Act (May 2002) - Alternate II (May 2002)
[\[applicable if value of supplies is between \$25,000 &
\$53,150\]]{.smallcaps}

52.227-11 Patent Rights - Retention by the contractor (Short Form) (Jun
1997) as modified by NASA FAR Supplement 1852.227-11

52.227-14 Rights in Data - General (Jun 1987) as modified by NASA FAR
Supplement 1852.227-14

52.227-16 Additional Data Requirements (Jun 1987)

52.243-1 Changes - Fixed Price (Aug 1987) - Alternate 1 (Apr 1984)

52.247-35 FOB Destination Within Consignee Premises (Apr 1984)
[\[applicable to f.o.b. shipments where delivery is to be made to
office/bldg. other than shipping and receiving\]]{.smallcaps}

52.247-65 FOB Origin, Prepaid Freight -- Small Package Shipments (Jan
1991) [\[applicable to gbl shipments where gbl data is contained on face
of order\]]{.smallcaps}

### NASA FAR Supplement Clauses

[1852.204-74]{.smallcaps} Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2001)
[\[Required\]]{.smallcaps}

1852.215-84 Ombudsman (Jun 2000) [\[required\]]{.smallcaps}

> LaRC: Belinda Adams, direct inquiries to: Sandra Ray (757) 864-2428

1852.223-70 Safety and Health (May 2001) [\[Include for or end items of
a hazardous nature, or]{.smallcaps}

> [reasonably expect hazards will be generated and
> conrolled\]]{.smallcaps}

1852.223-72 Safety and Health (Short Form) (May 2001) [\[Include if do
not incorporate nfs 1852.223-70\]]{.smallcaps}

1852.235-70 Center for AeroSpace Information -- Final Scientific and
Technical Reports (Jul 2000)

[\[Include in R&D\]]{.smallcaps}

1852.247-73 Shipment by Government Bills of Lading (Oct 2000) [\[may use
when fob origin\]]{.smallcaps}

### 

### NASA Langley Research Center Clauses 

DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS (LaRC 52.211-107) (June 1988)

Deliveries must be made to the "Ship To" address as specified in this
order. Vendor deliveries will be accepted only during normal operating
hours which are from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., daily except Saturdays,
Sundays and Legal Holidays. Any exceptions to the normal delivery will
be clearly defined by the NASA Contracting Officer

\[Applicable if checked\]

[SECURITY PROGRAM/FOREIGN NATIONAL EMPLOYEE ACCESS REQUIREMENTS (LaRC
52.204-91) (FEB 2000)]{.underline} [Pursuant to the policy set forth in
FAR 4.4, NFS 1804.4, and NPG 1371.2, insert the clause "Security
Program/Foreign National Employee Access Requirements" in all
solicitations, contracts, cooperative agreements and
grants**.**]{.smallcaps}

Foreign nationals must meet the eligibility requirements outlined in NPG
1371.2 prior to performing any work under a contract. Eligibility
determinations will be based solely on the scientific and technical
contributions of the contractor, as outlined in the statement of work.
Foreign nationals who meet the eligibility requirements will undergo a
rigorous approval and investigative process prior to physical access to
the Center and/or to NASA information. Foreign nationals must be
sponsored by a NASA Civil Service employee. The sponsor must submit a
formal request to the Security Office for access to the Center and/or
NASA information, to include electronic information. The request will be
processed through the Center's Export Administrator and subject to
approval by the International Visits Coordinator. Normal processing time
for a request is between 60 and 90 days depending on the nationality of
the foreign national. All approvals will be for a maximum of one year,
and must be resubmitted annually. Following approval, the foreign
national will undergo a National Agency Check Investigation (NACI). As
part of the NACI, the foreign national will submit a \"Name Check
Request\" (NASA Form 531) and a completed \"applicant\" fingerprint
card, to the LaRC Security Office, Mail Stop 450. Normal processing time
for a NACI is between 90 to 120 days. Until the NACI is completed and
favorably adjudicated, the foreign national will require complete escort
from entry onto and exit off of the Center, and will not be allowed
access to electronic information unless approved by the Center
Information Technology Security Manager. Upon completion of the NACI,
the foreign national will only be granted unescorted access to an
approved workplace and to designated open areas during normal weekday
work hours between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The foreign national will not
be granted access during non-work hours, weekends, and holidays.
Derogatory information developed concerning the foreign national may be
grounds for visit termination.

[OBSERVATION OF REGULATIONS AND IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR\'S
EMPLOYEES (LaRC 52.211-104) (APRIL 2000)]{.underline} [Insert the clause
Observation of Regulations and Identification of Contractor\'s Employees
in solicitations and contracts which will require all or part of the
contract work to be performed at Langley Research Center or other
Government installations.]{.smallcaps}

A. Observation of Regulations\--In performance of that part of the
contract work which may be performed at Langley Research Center or other
Government installation, the Contractor shall require its employees to
observe the rules and regulations as prescribed by the authorities at
Langley Research Center or other installation including all applicable
Federal, NASA and Langley or other local installation safety, health,
environmental and security regulations.

B. Identification Badges\--At all times while on LaRC property, the
Contractor shall require its employees, subcontractors and agents to
wear badges which will be issued by the NASA LaRC Badge and Pass Office,
located at 1 Langley Boulevard (Building No. 1228). Badges shall be
issued only between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday. Contractors will be held accountable for these badges, and may
be required to validate outstanding badges on an annual basis with the
NASA LaRC Security Office. Immediately upon employee termination or
contract completion, badges shall be returned to the NASA LaRC Badge and
Pass Office.

[EVALUATION - NON-COMMERCIAL ITEMS]{.underline} \[Checked block is
applicable\]\[Select one\]

Selection and award will be made to the lowest priced, technically
acceptable quoter. Technical acceptability will be determined by
information submitted by the quoter providing a description in
sufficient detail to show that the product quoted meets the Government's
requirement.

Award will be based upon overall Best Value to the Government, with
consideration given to the factors of proposed technical merit, price,
and past performance. For selection purposes, technical merit, price,
and past performance are essentially equal in importance. Offerors MUST
provide adequate detail to allow evaluation of each offer. .

The offerors shall provide a copy of the completed representations and
certifications with their offer.