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R -- SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS AND COMMUNICATIONS SOL NB814-4090DSG POC David S. Groton (303) 497-3107 or FAX (303) 497-3163 E-MAIL: NOAA; MASC Acquisition Management, Joyce.J.Mills@noaa.gov. The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Electronics & Electrical Engineering Laboratory (EEEL), Electromagnetic Technology and Optoelectronics divisions, propose to negotiate on a sole source basis with Dr. Robert Peterson, dba Write/Right Co., P.O. Box 225, Louisville, CO 80027-0225, for Senior Scientist level analysis and communications services for a period not to exceed 12 months. Dr. Peterson is the only known source that meets the criteria that follows. The work under the proposed contract requires expert technical knowledge of superconductivity (both low and high temperature), magnetics, and optoelectronics, and the demonstrated ability to write knowledgeably in those areas. The work requires academic and technical expertise in the following scientific areas: magnetic recording metrology, magnetic instruments and materials characterization, nanoprobe imaging, superconductor interfaces and electrical transport, Josephson array development, nanoscale cryoelectronics, high-performance sensors, infrared detectors and mixers, high-Tc electronics, optoelectronic sources and detectors, fiber and integrated optics, optical components [esp. for measuring (sensing) physical phenomena], and optoelectronic manufacturing. The tasks require a demonstrated knowledge of scientific writing and editing fully compliant with the standards of the leading academic journals in physics, engineering and related fields. A thorough familiarity with procedures and policies of the EEEL, and the Electromagnetic Technology and Optoelectronics divisions is required. Contractor duties will include the following. (1) Prepares periodic progress reports for activities of each division. Reports include technical breakthroughs, and interactions with other organizations (government, academic, & private industry). Determines appropriate emphasis in the context of division and EEEL missions. (2) Prepares materials (project sheets, long-range plans & narrative material) for annual Assessment Panel meeting. Assessment Panel comprised of senior representatives from industry who assess and advise regarding lab research as it impacts the private sector. Research and technical issues must be presented clearly and precisely in the context of relevancy to industry. Develops and disseminates information on work being conducted on various technical subjects for both print and electronic media. (3) Serves as representative to the (NIST) Boulder Editorial Review Board. Reviews technical papers from NIST divisions, presents accepted papers to the Board, works with authors to assure quality publications. (4) Provides training to successor prior end of contract. It is not the intent of the Government to issue a separate solicitation for this requirement. Individuals believing they can meet the criteria for this requirement should submit a detailed description of academic credentials, work experience and publications directly relevant to the qualifications and tasks discussed above. All information received by February 28, 1997 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. See Note 1. (0038)

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