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B -- APPLICATION OF A NEW CRYSTALLINE INTERFACE FORMULATION TO ANALYZE EVOLVING CRYSTALLINE INTERFACE SHAPES SOL 52SBNB6C9252 DUE 082396 POC David Merrell, 301-975-6308/Pauline Mallgrave Contracting Officer, 301-975-6330 The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has a requirement for a contractor to formulate and solve mathematical equations for a new crystalline interface formulation for the evolution of shapes. In particular, equations in this new formulation that produce crystal edges and corners will be regularized, taking into account anisotropies, faceting, surface energies, and corner energies. Analyses of diffuse-interface, sharp-interface, surface motion, and stepping phenomena will be prepared and modified in accordance with this new formulation. The offeror shall describe in detail the proposed methodology for performing the study above, including proposed estimated hours and hourly labor rate. The study is to be conducted at the contractor's site. A PhD in mathematics is a mandatory requirement. This solicitation, No. 52SBNB6C9252 is a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions & clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 33. The associated Standard Industrial Code (SIC) for this requirement is 8732, and the small business size standard is $5 million. The Government anticipates award of a fixed-price type contract, with a base year and two 12-month option periods. Delivery of a report is required on the last normal working day of the twelfth month following the effective date of the contract base or option year, FOB Destination to the Contracting Officer's Technical Representation. Evaluation factors follow: (i) technical capability of the methodology proposed to meet the Government requirement; (ii) past performance, and (iii) price, in decreasing order of importance. Technical and past performance, when combined, are significantly more important than price. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the agency. See Numbered Note 26. (0206)

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