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66 -- CRYOGENIC TURN MIRROR SOL F40650-96-B-0006 DUE 012296 POC Alan C. Fudge, Contracting Officer, (615)454-7841. Furnish an aluminum flat cryogenic turn mirror for a low background cryo/vacuum facility. The surface quality and optical figure requirements represent state-of-the-art performance for aluminum mirrors at cryogenic conditions. The mirror will be used for sensor testing over the wavelength range from the visible into the long wavelength infrares. The mount requires provisions for active cryogenic cooling and requires proven design techniques for mounting precision optics at cryogenic conditions. Delivery shall be FOB Arnold Air Force Base TN and will be required within approximately 26 weeks after contract award. Foreign participation is allowed. Firms responding to this synopsis should do so in writing and indicate whether or not they are a minority business concern. (0338)

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