Bureau of Reclamation, Contract Services Team, Code D-7813, Den Fed Cntr, PO Box 25007, Denver CO 80225

A -- BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR APPLIED RESEARCH - MEMBRANE PROCESS DEVELOPMENT SOL 1425-5-SP-81-20250 DUE 071495 POC Contact Stephanie Bartlett, (303) 236-8040, ext. 241, Contracting Officer The purpose of this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is to solicit technical and cost proposals for the Bureau of Reclamation's (Reclamation) Water Treatment Technology Program, Task 3, which focuses on Membrane Process Development. The primary objective of the Membrane Process Development research studies is to reduce the cost and simplify the operation of membrane- based desalting and water treatment systems. The following are generic examples of the types of development opportunities that will be considered under this BAA. These are examples only and will not necessarily be given preferential consideration over unspecified developments that may also meet the goals of this program: Development of membranes with improved properties; development of membranes with increased resistance to chlorine; development of ion- or component-specific membranes for reverse osmosis or electrodialysis; quality improvements in membrane element manufacture; research on techniques for membrane storage or preservation and for biological control during plant operation; studies on adhesion of foulant materials to membrane surfaces; studies on membrane cleaning, including frequency and effectiveness; development of improved membrane-containing elements or stacks; increase of rates of mass transfer at membrane surfaces; studies on influence of minor components in groundwater on membrane properties; studies on pretreatment of water for feed to membrane treatment systems; inhibition of scale formation; studies on instrumentation and control of membrane systems; and overall process development. The duration of the research shall be for one year, with an option for 1 additional 1-year extension to the contract, for a total contract performance period of 2 years. FOB Denver, CO. Reclamation anticipates making a maximum of two negotiated 1-year contract awards during FY 95 for the research studies, subject to the content and quality of the proposals received and depending on the availability of future program funds. Proposals submitted will be evaluated by a technical review panel. Contract type is anticipated to be a cost-sharing contract (FAR 16.303) with the Government share not exceeding $60,000 per contract. Each proposer must be willing to provide a minimum of 30% cost sharing in the proposed study contract. Any responsible source, to include individuals, educational institutions, commercial or industrial organizations, private entities, public entities (including state and local), or Indian Tribal Governments, may apply. Federal agencies are not eligible to apply. However, non-Federal offerors may obtain Federal funding from other Federal agencies as a portion of their cost sharing. A solicitation will be issued with a closing date 45 days from date of issuance. Proposals will be accepted any time during this 45 day period. All sources responding to this synopsis shall submit information relating to their business status, including identification as to whether they are small, large, minority-owned, woman-owned, or 8(a) certified. Failure to submit this information with your written request for the solicitation could delay your receipt of the solicitation. Request for the solicitation shall be made in writing to the above address or by facsimile to (303) 236-8630, reference Solicitation No. 1425-5-SP-81-20250. Telephone requests will not be honored. One copy of the solicitation will be provided per requester; a fee to cover reproduction costs may be charged for additional copies depending upon the response received to this announcement. SIC Code is 8731. (0129)

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