SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- PROBABILITIES FOR SELECTED ATOMS OF IMPORTANCE TO ASTROPHYSICS AND FUSION ENERGY SCIENCES
- Notice Date
- 8/26/2010
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541712
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division, 100 Bureau Drive, Building 301, Room B129, Mail Stop 1640, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899-1640
- ZIP Code
- 20899-1640
- Solicitation Number
- NB842010-A-0628
- Archive Date
- 9/2/2010
- Point of Contact
- Maria M. Gray, Phone: (301)975-5577, WILLIAM N. LI, Phone: 3019753955
- E-Mail Address
-
maria.gray@nist.gov, William.Li@nist.gov
(maria.gray@nist.gov, William.Li@nist.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- THIS IS NOT A FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) AND DOES NOT COMMIT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY (NIST) TO AWARD A CONTRACT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE to determine the availability of Small Businesses (e.g., 8(a), Service-disabled veteran owned small business, HUBZone small business, Small disadvantaged business, Veteran-owned small business, and Women-owned small business) under NAICS code, 541712, that have the capability, experience, and expert knowledge to provide research and development support for the objectives and tasks outline below: DESCRIPTION/SCOPE/OBJECTIVE The National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST's) Data Center on Atomic Spectroscopy is responsible for carrying out critical compilations of the spectral lines, energy levels, and transition probabilities of atoms and atomic ions that are important for a number of national programs, such as for example: • Understanding spectra observed from ground based telescopes and from space-based telescopes such as the Hubble Space Telescope and the Chandra X-ray observatory. Determination of elemental abundance, temperature and charged-particle density in stars. • Development of new sources of energy, such as magnetic fusion with tokamak machines. The above work is generally performed by thoroughly searching the published scientific literature and web databases to acquire all relevant materials for an atom selected to be of interest. Transition probabilities extracted from the relevant materials are compiled into tables in text format. As part of this process, the data are checked for reliability. A number of methods are used for these checks: 1. Graphical and numerical analyses with techniques recently developed for the NIST Atomic Spectra Database http://physics.nist.gov/PhysRefData/Chandra/index.html 2. Comparison of results from different sources for mutual consistency. 3. Examination of spectral data for smooth behavior along isoelectronic sequences. 4. Comparisons with properties calculated theoretically from first principles with quantum mechanical computer programs. The following task statements are meant to be descriptive, not specific. The specific work shall be in accordance with and within the scope of the subsequent paragraphs and identified in individual tasks. The contractor shall not be responsible for determining patent or intellectual property ownership rights. The contractor shall also adhere to Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) clauses. STATEMENT OF WORK (APPROACH/METHODOLOGY/TASKS) The Contractor shall prepare for publication tables of atomic transition probabilities for selected light atoms of importance for fusion energy sciences and astrophysics. The Contractor shall check the data for self consistency and of consistency with data for other atoms belonging to the same isoelectronic sequence. The Contractor shall also search the scientific literature for relevant references on transition probabilities that have already been submitted for publication and assembling bibliographic references on transition probabilities and spectral line broadening for inclusion in the NIST tables of Physical Reference Data. The references are to be classified as to content and considered in the data evaluation procedure. The results are to be prepared in a form suitable for publication in a scientific journal and for entry into the NIST Atomic Spectra Database. A. SPECIFIC TASKS The Contractor shall provide all support for project oversight and technical execution of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining accurate records of project activities. The Contractor shall carry out the procedures described in Section B of this Performance Work Statement (PWS) to complete the specified tasks. Task 1 1. Attend the ASOS 10 Colloquium in Berkeley, California.. Submit a contributed paper on atomic transition probabilities for hydrogen through boron at this meeting. 2. Update the Bibliographic Databases on Atomic Transition Probabilities and Atomic Spectral Line Shapes and Shifts. 3. Prepare and proofread manuscript on atomic transition probabilities for boron-like fluorine and neon. Task 2 1. Prepare manuscript on atomic transition probabilities for beryllium-like fluorine and neon. 2. Designate references to be published in the International Bulletin on Atomic and Molecular Data for Fusion. Task 3 1. Prepare manuscript on atomic transition probabilities for lithium-like fluorine and neon. 2. Update the Bibliographic Databases on Atomic Transition Probabilities and Atomic Spectral Line Shapes and Shifts. Task 4 1. Prepare manuscript on atomic transition probabilities for helium-like fluorine and neon. 2. Designate references to be published in the International Bulletin on Atomic and Molecular Data for Fusion. B. DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERABLE DUE DATES The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables: Task 1. 1. Contractor shall submit a written report on the Conference approximately two pages in length. Report shall be delivered to Technical Information Contact (TIC) within 10 days after completion of the Conference. This report does not have to undergo WERB review. This deliverable is due no later than 30 days after award of this requirement. 2. List of updated bibliographical references on transition probabilities and atomic line shapes and shifts. This deliverable is due no later than 60 days after award of this requirement. 3. Revised technical manuscript on transition probabilities for boron-like fluorine and neon. This deliverable is due no later than 90 days after award of this requirement. Task 2. 1. Revised technical manuscript on transition probabilities for Beryllium-like fluorine and neon. This deliverable is due no later than 120 days after award of this requirement. 2. References for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Bulletin on Atomic and Molecular Data for Fusion. This deliverable is due no later than 180 days after award of this requirement. Task 3. 1. Revised technical manuscript on transition probabilities for lithium-like fluorine and neon. This deliverable is due no later than 230 days after award of this requirement. 2. List of updated bibliographical references on transition probabilities and atomic line shapes and shifts. This deliverable is due no later than 270 days after award of this requirement. Task 4. 1. Revised technical manuscript on transition probabilities for helium-like fluorine and neon. This deliverable is due no later than 320 days after award of this requirement. 2. References for the IAEA Bulletin on Atomic and Molecular Data for Fusion. This deliverable is due no later than 360 days after award of this requirement. Standards for Acceptance of Deliverables: The Technical Information Contact (TIC) will provide comments on each deliverable within 14 calendars days from receipt of a given deliverable. The contractor shall make any needed changes to the deliverables within 14 calendar days from receipt of electronic or written comments from the TIC. REQUIRED DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE Any potential offeror must demonstrate its knowledge and experience by discussing the following: Corporate Experience The Contractor shall have at least 10 years of experience in atomic spectra and shall be familiar with both experimental and theoretical methods for determining transition probabilities. The Contractor shall also be familiar with the relevant literature and also be aware of the shortcomings of various methods for evaluating atomic transition probabilities. Along with the above, the following specific information is requested: (a) company descriptive literature; (b) specific related corporate experience; (c) experience with the type of performance expectations mentioned above; and (d) references (to include a point of contact and phone number) with first hand knowledge of the experience cited in (b), and (c) above; (e) Business information outlined below. Business information: a. DUNS Number b. Company Name c. Company Address (Company Point of Contact, phone number and email address) d. Type/Size of company, NAICS code, and Social Economic status, as validated via the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). All offerors must register on the CCR located at http://www.ccr.gov/index.asp. Additional information on NAICS codes can be found at www.sba.gov. e. Current GSA Schedule, Contract No., if applicable, appropriate to this Sources Sought f. Point of Contact, phone number and email address of individuals who can verify the demonstrated capabilities identified in the responses. The synopsis is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement and any follow-up information requests. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. All information submitted in response to this announcement must arrive on or before the closing date. All capability statements can be submitted via e-mail to the point of contact listed below. Responses must be submitted not later than September 1, 2010 by 12:00PM. Responses shall be limited to 12 pages excluding business information. Documentation should be sent via email to: Point of Contact: Name: Maria Gray and William Li Phone: 301-975-5577 Email: maria.gray@nist.gov and William.Li@nist.gov
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- Address: 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20899, United States
- Zip Code: 20899
- Zip Code: 20899
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