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A -- RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING STUDIES SOL DTRS56-96-R-0004 POC Contact Point: Warren D. Osterberg, Phone # (202) 366-6986; Contracting Officer: Thomas H. Scott III, Phone # (202) 366-4538. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Research and Special Programs Administration intends to negotiate a sole source contract with the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to maintain an essential engineering and research capability to be provided by a nonprofit institution. Services will be provided by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS)/National Academy of Engineering (NAE). The capability will include pipeline safety, hazardous materials, and research and technology requirements. Contract period of performance will be for one base year with up to four (4) options. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0072)

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