This is a modification to the synopsis entitled Request for Information for the Crew Launch Vehicle Upper Stage which was posted on March 20, 2006. You are notified that the following changes are made:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration invites Industry to submit a response to this Request for Information (RFI) to assist NASA in planning for Crew Launch Vehicle (CLV) Upper Stage pyrotechnics and separation systems per the attached document. NASA is interested in vendors supplying information related to pyrotechnic products in the following eight product areas:
• Explosive Transfer Lines (e.g., Flexible Confined Detonating Cord, Confined Detonating Fuse, Shielded Mild Detonating Cord, etc.)
• Manifolds for Explosive Transfer Lines
• Linear Shaped Charges
• Frangible Joints (e.g., Expanding Tube Joint)
• Thru Bulkhead Initiators
• Separation Nuts / Pressure Cartridges
• Pyrotechnic Delays
• Disconnection Devices for Explosive Transfer Lines
The due date for responses specific to pyrotechnics and separation systems is August 11, 2006.
Documents related to this procurement will be available over the Internet. These documents will reside on a World Wide Web (WWW) server, which may be accessed using a WWW browser application. The Internet site, or URL, for the NASA/MSFC Business Opportunities home page is http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=62
Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of the solicitation and any amendments. Potential offerors are responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any).