Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook Ave, S.W., Washington DC 20375-5326

A -- MICROWAVE AND MILLIMETER WAVE TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT SOL N00014-96-R-JR04 POC Jerry Riles, Contract Specialist, Code 3220.JR, Contracting Officer, Kevin M. King (202) 767-2550. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is engaged in a wide range of research and development programs involving critical components for microwave and millimeter wave frequency applications for next generation communications systems, active electronically- scanned arrays, and highly accurate smart weapons. Emphasis is focused on developing enabling technologies such as MMIC devices, increasing chip functionality, improving interconnects and enclosures, improving test methodologies, and producing affordable and reproducible designs. NRL has a requirement for research and development to assess the major Navy systems applications for these components and develop a plan for producing affordable technologies which are capable of fulfilling present and future Navy needs. The research will be in the following areas: (a) electronic materials and semiconductor devices and circuits, (b) vacuum electronics, (c) manufacturing techniques, (d) quality assurance testing and reliability assessment, and (e) technology insertion. The period of performance for the Base effort is 12 months with three 12 month options. Request for information to this notice should be submitted in writing to the Naval Research Laboratory, Attn: Code 3220.JR, 4555 Overlook Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20375-5326, Telecopier (202) 767-5896 or (202) 767-6197. RFP Closing Date 30 days after issuance. (0096)

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