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A -- COST EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR STEEL BRIDGE PAINT SYSTEM MAINTENANCE SOL DTFH61-97-R-00026 DUE 031597 POC Alan Finfrock, Contract Specialist, (202)366-0125 The Federal Highway Administration has a requirement for at 36 month research effort to identify, analyze and demonstrate innovative approaches, techniques and equipment for steel bridge paint system maintenance. This project includes: (1) Analysis of the current state-of-the-art in bridge maintenance painting technology; (2) Development of a research matrix which reflects the available innovative methods and materials for bridge maintenance painting operations; (3) Testing and evaluation of candidate materials and processes in-situ; and (4) Report of findings through both oral reports and the composition of a technical article suitable for publication in a national scientific journal. It is anticipated that an RFP will be issued in mid-February. This requirement is designated for full and open competition. Interested parties may request a copy of the solicitation package by mailing a written request along with two self addressed mailing labels to the address indicated above. (0015)

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