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99 -- BIO/MOLECULAR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SOL N00014-97-R-KH01 POC Kimbalynn LH Dieng, Contract Specilist, Code 3220.KH, Contracting Officer, KEVIN KING, Contracting Officer, (202) 767-2550. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has a requirement for research and development in the area of Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering which includes expertise in the following areas: Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, and Administrative Services. The principle objectives of the required research and development effort are to: 1) fabricate and design optical and electrode-based bio-sensors, 2) research membrane biophysical chemistry and self-assembly of microstructures for advanced materials, 3) study methods of dry state preservation of blood cellar components to include in vitro testing, and new material and methods to accelerate the healing of soft and hard tissue injury including in vitro testing, 4) design microwave devices, ultramicroelectrodes and electron emitters based on metallized composites and patterned assembly for advanced materials using liquid crystals and colloids, 5) explore selective patterning and application of biological materials (protein, cells) on solid substrates, 6) synthesis and characterization of liquid crystal materials, 7) investigate processes for lithography and pattering for high resolution imaging, 8) use genetic engineering to research biomaterials, 9) synthesis and development of novel materials for separation, and 10) perform literature searches, organize and execute technical review programs, create graphics, etc. for publishing. The research shall be perform on-site at the NRL. The anticipated period of performance will be for a period of sixty (60) months. It is anticipated that a cost plus fixed fee (term) contract will be awarded. The incumbent under the NRL existing contract is GEO Centers, Inc. located in Newton, MA. Telephone requests for this requirement will not be honored. Requests for a copy of the solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Naval Research Laboratory, Attn: Code 3220.KH, 4555 Overlook Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20375-5326, FAX (202) 767-6197 or (202) 767-5896, NRL Ref No. KH01. RFP closing date is thirty (30) days after issuance. (0008)

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