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A -- IMPROVED LASER DIODE SOL DSWA01-97-R-0015 POC Jennifer Bertuna, Negotiator, (703) 325-9368, Edward Archer, Contracting Officer, (703) 325-5028. This contract will be a two phase effort. Phase I will determine if a revised laser diode structure and/or chemistry augmented by electronic compensation techniques can be used to expand the operating temperature range of the laser diode used in the SABER 203 Laser Illuminator, currently under development by the U.S. Air Force. Phase II will develop a laser diode that will have an emission wavelength of 630 to 635 nanometers (nm), that will provide a minimum power output of 100 milliwatts, 150 milliwatts desired, and will work well in temperatures from -20 degrees to +120 degrees Fahrenheit without the addition of a thermoelectic cooler. Additionally, the selected contractor will attempt to minimize localized "hot spots" in the laser beam geometrics, without external components, in order to achieve a greater eye safety margin and to present a more uniform exit beam. This contract will be a total small business set-aside. In order to receive a copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP) submit your written request to Jennifer Bertuna at Fax number (703) 325-9291. For more information contact Jennifer Bertuna at (703) 325-9368. Information on DSWA solicitations, already released, can be obtained by calling the DSWA Hotline at (703) 325-1173. As of 30 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. See Note 1. Reference Synopsis No. 97-36 (0038)

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