60--SHUTTLE IMAGING UPGRADES

Arcata Associates, Inc. has a requirement for a stand-alone IO Industries turn-key digital image recording system. This stand-alone system will be used in the evaluation of high frame rate imaging systems for shuttle imaging upgrades for future launch vehicles. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). Arcata Associates, Inc. intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested firms have until 25 July 2005, 4:00 PM CST to submit their proposals in response to the RFQ, with the attached Request for Quote, and all associated paper work per the special instructions. Responses received after 25 July 2005, 4:00 PM CST without the required information will be considered non-responsive to the synopsis/solicitation and will not be considered. A determination by Arcata Associates, Inc. to not compete this proposed effort on a full and open cost competitive basis, based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of Arcata Associates, Inc This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested per the attached Request for Quote (RFQ). Also attached are the Arcata Associates Representation and Certifications and Terms and Conditions which must be completed in order for the vendor to be considered as responsive. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this Internet site for the release of any amendments, and clarifying questions and answers. For subscribers to FEDBizops, who wish to obtain the relevant documents covering this synopsis, please access said information at http://prod.nasi.nasa./sci-bin/eps-bizops.cgi?gr=C&pin=62 as no hardcopy will be provided by this office. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by Arcata Associates, Inc.