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A -- POST-EARTHQUAKE ANALYSIS OF PERFORMANCE OF ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS SOL 52SBNB6C9130 DUE 062896 POC Trena Bercaw (301) 975-6324 The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has a requirement for research to be conducted regarding the performance of electrical life-line systems during earthquakes, and for guides for improvement to be developed based upon the knowledge gained. The contractor shall focus in the areas of the response of power systems substations, emergency power systems, and potential effects of ground motion variations at substations on design and testing standards. The period of performance shall be for 9 months after award of contract. It is the intent of the Government to negotiate with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 253 (c)(1), as being the only responsible source able to satisfy the requirement of this agency. ASCE's Technical Council for Lifeline Earthquake Engineering (TCLEE) is an internationally recognized organization, which has participated in numerous postearthquake studies to evaluate the performance of various lifeline systems. The information gathered by their researchers over the years, and contained in their databases, is unique and extremely valuable, and will allow NIST to fulfil its requirements. No solicitation package is available. All inquiries may be faxed to (301) 963-7732. See Numbered Notes 22, and 26. (0135)

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