U. S. DOE, Morgantown Energy Technology Center, P.O. Box 880, Morgantown, WV, 26507-0880

A -- CERAMIC COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS ANALYSIS Contact Contract Specialist, Sean M. Goodwin (304)285-4166, Contracting Officer, Randolph L. Kesling. This synopsis is published pursuant to the requirements of Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 5.2- The Morgantown Energy Technology Center plans to negotiate with BIRL, Inc. for the analysis of ceramic component development technologies by applying scientific rigor to the understanding of ceramics processing primarily as it applies to candle filters and coatings for heat exchanger tubes. Of particular interest is an understanding of how process variables will affect final properties in ceramic components, and what steps will be critical in the scale-up process. In addition, an understanding of fiber interface coatings as they apply to hot-gas filters is required. A summary of the state-of-the-art ceramic coatings to protect silicon carbide exchanger tubes will be required. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A FORMAL SOLICITATION. This synopsis is for planning and information purposes only, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Interested firms may submit to the procuring office within fifteen (15) days of publication of this notice, written information in duplicate concerning their abilities to perform the work as described above, and which clearly shows familiarity with the described work. This information should include the following: 1) current and past experience in the analysis of ceramic component development technologies, including evidence of participation on Continuous Fiber Ceramic Composite (CFCC) teams and with the Integrated High Performance Turbine Engine Technology (IHPTET) program, 2) evidence of possession or access to adequate facilities for the work to be performed, and 3) list of key personnel and their specific technical expertise. The response must reference the procurement request number (32085) assigned to this research effort and must be limited to five (5) pages. (114)

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