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A -- B-52H WEAPON SYSTEM SAFETY ASSESSMENT POC Gerald Huthoefer, Negotiator, (703) 325-1190, Edward Archer, Contracting Officer, (703) 325-5028. The DOD/DOE Joint Surety Plan requires that a B-52 Weapon System Safety Assessment (WSSA) be performed. The WSSA quantifies the probability of plutonium dispersal during the stockpile-to-target sequence for all nuclear weapons deliverable by the B-52H strategic bomber. The WSSA of the B-52H and associated nuclear weapons has evolved as it has progressed and the new tasks required for this effort are refinements to improve the efficiency and completeness of the Probability Risk Assessment (PRA) process. The Defense Nuclear Agency (DNA) plans to award a sole source contract to PLG, Inc. under DNA001-92-C-0195. DNA believes that PLG, Inc. is the only source possessing the existing technical expertise to meet this program requirement within the time required DNA available funding. Any other firm desiring consideration must fully identify its capability to perform this requirement. See Note 22. Faxed requests are acceptable and shall be faxed to the attention of Gerald W. Huthoefer at (703) 325-9291. If the request is faxed, no hard copy is required. Information on DNA solicitations already released, can be obtained by calling the DNA Hotline at (703) 325-1173. Reference Synopsis No. 96-02 (0286)

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