Commandant(G-ACS-2A/SQ), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001

A -- CRACK ARREST TOUGHNESS OF STEEL WELDMENTS SOL DTCG23-96-R-E01061 POC Contact: Ms. Sandra Queen, Ph: (202) 267-2482/Contracting Officer: Ms. Brenda M. Peterson, Ph: (202) 267-2525 The U.S. Coast Guard on behalf of the Ship Structure Committee has a research and development requirement to develop fracture mechanics test methods and analytical models for the crack arrest assessment of marine weldments. The tasks include: 1) Literature Research. 2) Develop test Method and Model. 3) Full Scale Tests. The Coast Guard anticipates a cost reimbursement contract will be awarded. The period of performance will be 810 days from contract award. It is anticipated that a Request for Proposal (FRP) will be issued on or about 30 November 1995 and the RFP closing date is anticipated to be 15 January 1996. Your request for a copy of the solicitation must be received in writing within 30 calendar days from the date of the publication of this notice. Requestors for copies of the solicitation should represent themselves as an 8(a), small or large business as defined by Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 8711, Marine Engineering, with a size standard of $13.5 million. It is requested that a self addressed mailing label be provided with the request for the solicitation. Based upon the information available at the printing of this notice, a small business set-aside is not anticipated for this R&D project. However, small business sources who feel they can fulfill the above requirement are requested to submit a written Capability Statement. This capability statement shall address the items set forth in Note 25. The Government will review all submitted statements to determine market availability of the required service. The Government will not pay for any materials submitted in response to this synopsis. Address responses to: Commandant (G-ACS-2A/SQ), 2100 Second Street, SW, Washington, DC 20593-0001. No other notice will be published until award is made. For Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises only: The DOT has a bonding assistance program available which enables firms to obtain bid, payment, and performance bonds, with a guarantee up to 80 percent against losses. The short-term loan program providesworking capital at the prime interest rate. In addition, through the Historically Black Colleges and University Program, firms can receive comprehensive services and training designed to enhance their capabilities. For further information and applicable forms, please call (202) 366-2852. (0283)

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