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A -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE DEVERSE AREA OF BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SOL N00173-98-R-JR02 POC ERROR -- Jerry Riles, Contract Specialist, Code 3220.JR (202) 767-2120, Wilberena Cosby, Contracting Officedr The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has a requirement for research and development in the deverse area of Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering. Both on-site and off-site support is required to address several research tasks, which consist of : (1) Fabrication and design of optical and electrode-based biosensors, 2) Research membrane biophysical chemistry and self-assembly of microstructures for advanced materials, 3) Study methods of dry state preservation of blood cellar components to include in vitro testing, and new material and methods to accelerate the healing of soft and hard tissue injury including in vitro testing, 4) Design microwave devices, ultramicroelectrodes and electron emitters based on metallized composites and patterned assembly for advanced materials using liquid crystals and colloids, 5) Explore selective patterning and application of biological materials (proteins, cells) on solid substrates, 6) Synthesis and characterization of liquid crystal materials, 7) Investigate processes for lithography and patterning for high resolution imaging, 8) Use genetic engineering to research biomaterials, 9) Synthesis and development of novel materials for separation, and 10) Perform literature searches, organize and execute technical review programs, create graphics, etc. for publishing. An Indefinite Delivery- Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type of contract is anticipated. The estimated minimum level of effort is 1,423 labor hours and the maximum level of effort is 253,500 labor hours at this time, but, is subject to be revised at the time of solicitation issuance. The statement of work, labor categories, and personnel qualifications will be included in the solicitation package. The period in which task orders may be written is 60 months. Numbered Note 26 applies. Request for information to this notice should be submitted in writing to the Naval Research Laboratory, Attn: Code 3220:JR, 4555 Overlook Ave., S.W., Washington, DC 20375-5326, or by forwarding a request to SYNOPSIS@CONTRACTS.NRL.NAVY.MIL. Facsimile requests may be forwarded to (202) 767-6197 or 5896. Solicitation closes thirty (30) days after issuance. SYNOPSIS JR02. (0318)

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