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A -- RADIATION EFFECTS IN MICROELECTRONICS INVESTIGATION POC David J. Staudt, Negotiator, (703) 325-9210, Edward Archer, Contracting Officer, (703) 325-5028. This effort is part of an ongoing Defense Nuclear Agency (DNA) program to support the long term availability of radiation tolerant microelectronics for both military and commercial space applications. The objectives of this effort are to: (1) characterize the low dose rate total ionizing dose radiation response of bipolar linear microelectronics; (2) develop a correlation between the total ionizing dose response and wear-out mechamisms in semiconductor electronics; (3) investigate and characterize the single-event-effect response of power integrated circuits; and (4) characterize and quantify the radiation response of advanced low voltage/low power high density integrated circuits. The contemplated period of performance is 36 months. DNA plans to award a sole source contract to the University of Arizona, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Tucson, Arizona 85721, under contract DNA001-95-C-0144. DNA believes that UOA is the only sole source possessing the existing RDT&E expertise to adapt this specific requirement to meet this program requirement within the time required by DNA and available funding. Any other firm desiring consideration must fully identify its capability to perform this requirement. See Note 22. POC is David J. Staudt at (703) 325-9210. Information on DNA solicitations, already released, can be obtained by calling the DNA Hotline at (703) 325-1173. Reference Synopsis No. 95-60 (0173)

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