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A -- HIGH TEMPERATURE SUPERCONDUCTIVE MICROWAVE TECHNOLOGY SOL BAA 04-95 POC Dr. M. Nisenoff, Code 6850.1, (202) 767-3099. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is interested in receiving concept (''white'') papers describing new, innovative and creative concepts on the use of high temperature superconducting (HTS) technology in selected microwave and millimeter-wave devices and components including, but not limited to, the following: (1) low insertion loss, physically compact shifters capable; (2) low electrical attenuation, low thermal loss input/output signal transmission lines which can be used to introduce or extract microwave signals into and out of cryogenic (temperatures less than 100 Kelvin) enclosures to room temperature environment; (3) new, novel and innovative concepts for the use of HTS materials in microwave antennas and antenna feed-networks. Although the use of thin (or thick) film HTS technology is preferred, proposals employing bulk HTS materials may be considered if their utility appears to be sufficiently promising. The Government expects to award one contract at a level of effort not to exceed one-person-year per year for a two (2) year period of performance. The Government reserves the right to pursue for award any, all, part or none of the responses received. It is suggested that the concept (''white'') papers not exceed ten (10) pages in length including an outline of the proposed research and an estimate of the level of funding required for the two year duration of the proposed research effort. Concept(''white'') papers in response to this BAA should reference BAA number 04-95 and should be submitted in hard copy prior to Close of Business, Friday, 13 October 1995 in one original and three (3) copies. Concept papers and proposals received after that date may still be considered for award, if additional funding should become available. Offerors of those concept (''white'') papers which are considered responsive to this BAA may be asked to submit formal proposals. Proposals will be evaluated according to the following criteria: (i) degree to which new and creative solutions to technical issues important to NRL programs are proposed, (ii) feasibility and the Offeror's understanding of the proposed approach and technical objectives, (iii) the Offerr's ability to implement the proposed approach as demonstrated by specific accomplishments in the technical field to be studied by availability of qualified personnel, and by appropriate facilities, (iv) the degree to which technical data and/or computer software developed under the proposed contract are to be delivered to NRL with unrestricted rights, and (v) the availability of funds, proposed costs and cost realism. Offerors are advised that only the NRL Contracting Officer is legally authorized to commit the US Government in any and all contractual matters. Responses to this BAA should be addressed to Dr. M. Nisenoff, Code 6850.1, Building 208, Room 328, 4555 Overlook Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20375-5347. Technical questions may be addressed to Dr. M. Nisenoff at (202) 767-3099 (FAX: (202) 767- 0455). Contractual questions should be sent by FAX to Ms. Barbara A. Johnson, NRL Contracts Division, Code 3220, (202) 767-5896 or 6197. This BAA will be open for one year after date of issue. (0251)

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