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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF DECEMBER 09, 2004 FBO #1109
SOLICITATION NOTICE

A -- Research Support for Chip-Scale Atomic Clocks

Notice Date

12/7/2004
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

NAICS

541710 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
 

Contracting Office

Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Mountain Administrative Support Center, 325 Broadway - MC3, Boulder, CO, 80305-3328
 

ZIP Code

80305-3328
 

Solicitation Number

NB847000500036MAS
 

Response Due

12/22/2004
 

Archive Date

1/6/2005
 

Description

The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) proposes to negotiate on a sole source basis contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) with the University of Colorado for ongoing research support for the study on the Chip-Scale Atomic Clocks project. The main goal of this project is to determine which surface coatings in the small atomic vapor cells provide the longest atomic coherence time. The staff at the University of Colorado is currently working on this project at NIST and is already aware of the overall goals and project direction to carry out for this additional work. Specific work tasks will include the following: 1) the preparation of high-quality surfaces on the interior of glass cells; 2) arrange for filling of cells with alkali atoms (either at NIST or elsewhere) in such a way that they are suitable for testing at NIST with regard to the effects of the walls; and 3) develop a process to apply high-quality coatings to glass and silicon substrates perforated with small (sub-mm) holes. The contract period is December 2004 through May 2005. This procurement is being conducted per FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures (NTE $100K). This synopsis is issued for information only. No competitive solicitation is planned. Information submitted in response to this notice will be used solely to determine whether or not use of competitive procedures to fulfill this requirement would be in the Government's best interest and must address qualifications pertinent to this requirement. Terms and Conditions can be found on http://www.arnet.gov/far/ and agency level protest procedures can be found on web site http://oamweb.osec.doc.gov/conops/reflib/alp1296.htm. A copy in full text available from office address and phone number listed in notice. Anticipated award date ? December 22, 2004.
 

Place of Performance

Address: U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), 325 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado

Zip Code: 80305

Country: USA
 

Record

SN00717789-W 20041209/041207211657 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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