Defense Nuclear Agency, 6801 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22310-3398

A -- PLASMA OPENING SWITCH DIAGNOSTIC SOL DNA001-96-R-0017 POC Damon Q. McClure, Negotiator, (703) 325-1198, Daniel R. Gonzales, Contracting Officer, (703) 325-6684. This procurement is to be made in accordance with DFARS Subpart 235.70, Research and Development Streamlined Contracting Procedures. Offerors are advised that a conventional solicitation will NOT be issued but that the solicitation will appear in a subsequent edition of the Commerce Business Daily (CBD). The Defense Nuclear Agency (DNA) develops technology for nuclear weapons effects simulators. One of the powerflow technologies being developed utilizes plasma opening switches. DNA is seeking support to develop diagnostics capable of measuring current flow and density in these switches. Offerors must provide address information to the contract negotiator in order to be included on the mailing list in case any supplemental package and/or amendments are issued to the solicitation which will appear in a subsequent edition of the Commerce Business Daily. This procurement is 100 per cent set-aside for small business, see Note 1. Address information must be in writing. Faxes are acceptable to the attention of Damon Q. McClure/AMD at fax number (703) 325-9294. Information on DNA solicitations, already released, can be obtained by calling the DNA Hotline at (703) 325-1173. Reference Synopsis No. 96-25 (0030)

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