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A -- DESIGN, DEVLOP, FABRICATE, ASSEMBLE, AND TEST LASER DRIVEN THERMAL REACTOR SOL 52SBNB5C8689 DUE 051795 POC Marilyn Carter (301) 975-6335/Pauline E. Mallgrave (301) 975-6330 The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Dr. Ashot Nazarian of Science Applications International Corp. of Germantown, Maryland for the development of a laser driven thermal reactor (LDTR) based on Dr. Nazarian's patented design. The project shall include design, development, fabrication, assembly, and test of the Laser Driven Thermal Reactor for monitoring the time-dependent composition of multicomponent waste fuels. The contractor shall collaborate with NIST staff and shall work full time on the NIST Gaithersburg, Maryland site--Delivery shall be 365 days after award of the contract. FOB Destination Gaithersburg, MD--Statutory authority is 41USC 253(c)(1)-- Only one Responsible source that can meet the requirements of the Government--See Note 22. (0093)

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