National Institute of Standards & Technology, Acquisition & Assistance Division, Bldg. 301, Rm. B117, Gaithersburg, MD

B -- SUBSECOND THERMOPHYSICS REPORTS SOL 52SBNB7C1006 DUE 102696 POC Debra A. Hoffman 301-975-4648/Pauline E. Mallgrave, Contracting Officer, 301-975-6330 The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to enter into a contract with Mr. John McClure of Potomac, Maryland under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), only one responsible source, to develop highly-accurate measurement procedures, analysis of data, and reporting of results of thermophysical experiments on high-melting- point metals and alloys performed by subsecond pulse-heating techniques. Mr. McClure is highly qualified to undertake the work as he has extensive experience in research on subsecond-resolution thermophysical measurements and is internationally known for his work in this field. He is therefore uniquely qualified to perform under this contract. The Government anticipates award of a firm-fixed-price contract for a period of performance of one (1) year with options for two (2) additional years. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Responses shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bonafide capability to fulfill the requirement. A solicitation is not available. See Numbered Note 22 and 26. (0278)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0006 19961007\B-0001.SOL)