Defense Special Weapons Agency, 6801 Telegraph Rd., Alexandria, VA 22310-3398

A -- PULSED POWER COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT SOL DSWA01-97-C-0011 POC Damon Q. McClure, Negotiator, (703) 325-1198, Daniel R. Gonzales, Contracting Officer, (703) 325-6684. The Defense Special Weapons Agency (DSWA) is seeking to support the refinement of inductive energy storage technology in x-ray simulator applications. This effort is needed to improve simulator technology by developing more efficient pulsed power sources. This is to be accomplished by improving the performance of key inductive energy storage components such as plasma opening switches as well as associated power flow techniques. It focuses on improvements in basic pulsed power conditioning subsystems such as Marx generators and transfer capacitors. Specifically, DSWA is seeking to develop and experimentally validate DECADE module pulsed power enhancements to improve current delivered to a standard BRS front end by a factor of 1.5 -- 2 over present levels. The enhancements considered by the contractor shall include, but not be limited to: improved Marx bank design, capacitor upgrades, Marx insulator upgrades, improved transfer capacitor design, performance, or elimination. Personnel will require a DoDsecurity clearance of SECRET. Contemplated period of performance is 36 months. Requests for copies of RFP must be submitted in writing, or by fax at (703) 325-9294 and include a point of contact, phone number and fax number. All responsible sources will be considered. For information contact Damon McClure at (703) 325-1198. Information on DSWA solicitations, already released, can be obtained by calling the DSWA Hotline at (703) 325-1173. As of 31 May 96, Acquisition Management has added "Procurement Opportunities" to the DSWA Home Page available on the World Wide Web. Information will include this synopsis and more. Please check us out at www.dswa.mil. Reference Synopsis No. 97-23 (0365)

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