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R -- CHARACTERIZE TO PRODUCE 5 SETS OF STANDARD REFERENCE MATERIALS USING NG-9 GLASS SOL 52SBNB5C8606 DUE 030395 POC Marilyn Carter (301) 975-6335/Pauline E. Mallgrave (301) 975-6330 The National Institute of Standards and Technolgy (NIST) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Dr. Zhuomin Zhang, of Gaithersburg, Maryland for coordination with NIST optical shops to fabricate 5 sets of broadband optical filters according to the design developed by Dr. Zhang. Dr. Zhang is uniquely qualified to perform the required tasks based on his pioneering work in the advanced field of High Tc superconductivity and the receipt of a patent for such work. Deliverable shall be 5 sets of calibrated SRM's, and final publications--Delivery desired 365 days after contract award--FOB Destination-Gaithersburg, MD--Statutory authority is 41USC 253(c)(1)--Only one responsible source--See Note 22. (0017)

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