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B -- DEVELOPMENT OF A FRAMEWORK FOR UNREINFORCED MASONRY BUILDING (URM) REHABITATION GUIDELINES FOR ENHANCED PERFORMANCE SOL 52SBNB5C8622 DUE 032795 POC Elaine Libman (301) 975-6337 The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has a requirement for the development of a framework for unreinforced masonry building (URM) rehabilitation guidelines for enhanced performance. The purpose is to limit damages beyond that achieved by commonly used standards. There shall be two types of deliverables: a written report of not less than 100 pages and electronic and/or printed copies of the database(s) for URM performance data. The report shall encompass five tasks: Analysis of performance of retrofitted buildings; Determination of applicability nationwide; Design guidelines for techniques to enhance performance of URM walls; Benefit-cost studies and; Development of a framework for establishing design guidelines for enhanced performance on the basis of the results from the previous tasks.--Performance and receipt of deliverables shall be accomplished on or before September 30, 1995--FOB Destination, Gaithersburg, Maryland--A firm-fixed-price contract is contemplated--Please submit requests for solicitations in writing to the address above or FAX to (301) 963-7732, Attention: Elaine Libman--All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Agency. (0034)

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