NASA/GSFC has a requirement for a large-area high-quantum-efficiency linear-mode avalanche-photodiode free-space optical receiver for use at 1064 nm wavelength and a study that provides a technical approach and plan for the development of the large-area high-quantum-efficiency linear-mode avalanche-photodiode free-space optical receiver.
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The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12 and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures set forth in FAR Part 13.
Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing (e-mail is preferred) to Russellyn R. Hart (Russellyn.Hart-1@nasa.gov) no later than August 29, 2008 at 4:00 PM EST. Submissions made by any other means will not be considered. For purposes of proposal delivery, all proposal packages must be sent to the mailing address as follows: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD 20771, Building 16W—Shipping and Receiving Dock, Solicitation Number: NNG08252234Q, Attn: Russellyn R. Hart, Building 11, Room S215G. Please be sure to provide the names and phone numbers of persons to be contacted for clarification of questions of a technical nature and business nature. It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this notice, the on-line RFQ and amendments (if any).
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