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A -- DEVELOPMENT OF THEORETICAL MODELS, COMPUTER CODES RELEVANT TO THE OPERATION OF THE ATOM LASER SOL 53SBNB760280 DUE 082997 POC Trena N. Bercaw, (301) 975-6324/Fax (301) 973-7732 WEB: NIST Contracts Homepage, hhtp://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/contract.htm. E-MAIL: NIST Contracts Office, Contract@nist.gov. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has a requirement for the development of theoretical models and Fortran computer codes, to be used to perform specific calculations relevant to the operation of an atom laser. The contractor shall decide upon and develop the theoretical framework to describe the process of extracting deBroglie waves from magnetically trapped Bose-Einstein condensate and apply that framework to specific experimental scenarios. The contractor shall then create a model and computer code to calculate the nature of the output-coupled deBroglie wave, and the effect of the output coupler field on the remaining condensate. The contractor shall also calculate the efficacy of the various output coupling schemes, and make recommendations, concerning the best strategies and experimental conditions for achieving high quality output from an atom laser. It is the intent of the Government to negotiate only with Dr. Marya Doery of Ossining, New York, in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(a)(5), as the only source reasonably available to satisfy the needs of the Government. Dr. Doery has worked with two of the world's leading theorists in the fields of ultracold collisions and Bose-Einstein condensations, and has developed skills which are essential to the timely completion of this agency's program goals. The period of performance for this requirement is date of award through twelve (12) months thereafter. It is the government's intent to issue a labor hours purchase order for this requirement. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, all quotes received by the response date of 8/29/97, 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 be considered solely for the purpose of determining whetherto conduct a competitive procurement. No solicitation package is available. See Numbered Note 26. (0232)

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