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A -- R & D TESTING AND EVALUATION OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS SOL N00014-97-R-CR01 POC Alan W. Crupi, Contract Specialist, Code 3220.CR, Contracting Officer, Kevin King, (202) 767-2550. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has a requirement for research and development to formulate, manufacture, evaluate, test and apply polymeric materials for marine applications. Principle areas of research include (a) formulation, evaluation, testing and application of fluoropolymer materials, (b) studies on the interaction of high energy radiation with polymeric materials, (c) technology assessment for sonar rubber domes and sonar dome rubber windows, (d) evaluation of new materials technologies, and (e) evaluation of analytical technologies. Major portions of the work are to be conducted at the NRL. Offerors must possess an expertise and successful track record in the formulation, characterization, field testing (ships, aircraft, shore installations), and evaluation of polymeric materials. DOD Secret Clearance is required. The period of performance for the contract is three (3) years with two one (1) year options. This procurement is 100% small business set aside. The request for proposal (RFP) will close 30 days after issuance. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered. Telephone requests for this solicitation will not be honored. Send requests for solicitation to: Contracting Officer, Code 3220.CR, Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20375-5326. Reference synopsis N00014-97-R-CR01. Facsimile requests may be sent to (202) 767-5896/6197. (0255)

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