National Institute of Standards & Technology, Acquisition & Assistance Div., Bldg. 301, Rm B117, Gaithersburg, MD 20899

B -- SCIENTIFIC DATA STUDIES SOL 53SBNB760082 DUE 042197 POC Contracting Officer, Pauline E. Mallgrave -- (301) 975-6330, Contract Specialist, Tamara Grinspon -- (301) 975-4390 WEB: NIST Contracts Homepage, http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/contract.htm. E-MAIL: NIST Contracts Office, Contract@nist.gov. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to enter into a sole source contract with Dr. Alexander Roytburd, Gaithersburg, MD, under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) -- Only one responsible source. This procurement involves research services and preparation of technical reports concerned with theoretical analyses of domain structure of ferroelectric films, including effects of mechanical stress, electric field, second phases, and phase transformation. The work includes performance of thermodynamic and kinetic analyses of important phenomena affecting the formation and stability of ferroelectric domains in thin films. Effects of residual and applied stresses, electrostatic fields and crystallization of amorphous second phases on domain structure and pinning will be studied. These analyses require expertise in the theory of actuator materials and domain structure. These areas of expertise are essential to develop models for the formation, poling and stability of ferroelectric thin films. Dr. Roytburd is a pre-eminent expert in the theory of actuator materials and domain structure. His well-established international reputation in developing theories describing domain structure in thin films and layered structures make him uniquely qualified to perform these analyses. The period of performance for this procurement is from contract award to September 30, 1997 and is approximately one-third (1/3) man year of work. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received within 45 days after the date of publication of this synopsis, will be considered by the Government. Written responses to this synopsis shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bonafide capability to fulfill the requirement. A solicitation is not available. See Notes 22 and 26.**** (0065)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0005 19970310\B-0003.SOL)