Army Research Laboratory, ALC Procurement Division, Attn: AMSRL-CS-PR, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, Maryland 20783-1197

A -- FY97 ARL BAA AMENDED SYNOPSIS SOL DAAL01-97-R-ARL SOL DAAL01-97-R-ARL DUE 110198 POC Steve Watters,Agreement Specialist,(301)394-1200;Patricia S.Silsby,Agreements Officer,(301)394-3438 PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS FY97 ARL BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT -- Amendment 13 -- This amendment is to announce that the Weapons and Materials Directorate (WMD) of the U.S. Army Research Laboratory is soliciting research proposals for Cooperative Agreements, Other Transactions and contracts. These arrangements will be for high quality research in advanced optics manufacturing approaches to attainment of computer controlled flexible manufacturing methods for spherical and aspheric lenses appropriate as components in military optical and electro-optical systems operating in the visible and infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum. The objective is to further the capabilities and application of deterministic methods for precision optics fabrication and to implement these technologies in the CONUS industry. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, improving the net shape surface quality attained by microgrinding (DMG) and advancing development of the magnetorheological finishing (MRF) process to produce final surface form and function, and manufacturing advances required for fabrication of conformal optics. Due to funding considerations offerors are encouraged to submit proposals by 31 October 1998; proposals submitted after that date will be considered but funding may not be available to make any award(s). Note that inclusion of outreach programs/efforts to the Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) community will be viewed favorably by the Army Research Laboratory (eg. visiting professors/graduate students, summer intern programs, etc.) . Proposals are to be addressed to USA Material Command Acquisition Center, Army Research Laboratory Contracting Division, ATTN: STEAA-AR-C (B. Minnick/BAA Monitor), 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD 20783-1197. For questions of a technical nature contact the Technical Point of Contact, Mr. Fred Stenton at 410-306-0807. For additional information and evaluation criteria please check the ARL homepage (http://w3.arl.mil/baa) or, if the website is unavailable, contact the BAA Monitor at 301-394-3991. All responsible sources may submit a bid or proposal which will be considered by the Agency. Posted 10/09/98 (W-SN261154). (0282)

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