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A -- LOW COST, LIGHT WEIGHT THERMAL CONTROL SYSTEM HARDWARE FOR SPACECRAFT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. POC Attn: Code 8210, Sheleen Spencer. Sources are being sought by the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) to provide low cost, light weight thermal control system hardware for various spacecraft development programs. NRL is interested in companies with the capability to provide any of the following hardare: heat pipes, thermostats, thermal control surfaces and coatings, thermistors, conductive interface materials, and active thermal control devices (louvers, shades, VCHP, etc.). Specific interests include advanced, light weight and miniaturized thermal control devices (e.g.: micro-heat pipes), active control of thermal interfaces and optical surfaces/coatings, and new computer enhanced thermal control systems. Respondees are encouraged to include new ''cutting edge'' applications in the thermal control of space vehicles and their components. In addition, a summary of qualifications and previous development experience should be included. Responses shall include two copies of the requested information, are due no later than 45 days after the issue date of this synopsis, and should be no longer than 15 pages per copy. NRL recognizes the need to protect proprietary information. Restricted or proprietary data much be clearly marked and presented as an addendum to the non-restricted response to this request. Any and all proprietary data shall be protected and will not be released without the expressed approval of the source. This request is for planning purposes and supports ongoing development activities in spacecraft programs. This request shall not be construed as a request for proposal (RFP), an Invitation for Bids (IFB), or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any follow on capabilities. The Government does not intend, at this time, to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided. No entitlement to payment of direct costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of submissions of responses. Any procurement will be separately synopsized in the Commerce Business Daily. Send information to: Naval Research Laboratory, Spacecraft Development Section, Code 8210, ATTN: Sheleen Spencer, 4555 Overlook Avenue SW, Washington DC 20375-5355. (0047)

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