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A -- MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DEVELOPMENT SOL 52SBNB9C1004 DUE 120398 POC Marsha Rodgers (301) 975-6398 or Marsha.Rodgers@nist.gov 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 negotiate on a sole source basis with J. Pedulla and Associates, Silver Spring, Maryland, for Material Technology Development Services. This is a research project investigating ultra thin film growth and developing x-ray optical components utilizing techniques including dual ion beam deposition and grazing incidence x-ray reflectometry. The first component of this research project is to expand the past investigations of materials, thin films, interfaces, and multilayer x-ray optic components into areas of laterally graded and curved x-ray focusing devices. A second component is the investigation of magnetic materials in the context of spin valve configurations. The third component of this project is to service the needs of clients requiring reference and research thin films. The period of performance for this project is one year from date of award with two additional one year option periods. The F.O.B. point is Gaithersburg, Maryland.This is a sole source requirement with J. Pedulla and Associates because he has been associated with the development and operation of an Ion-Beam Sputtering and Atomic Milling Facility at NIST since it's development and this is a continuation of that project. He has a strong background in materials science, and experience in materials development technology services. NIST anticipates an award of an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity type of contract. An estimate of 1200 man hours per year is required by the contractor to perform this project. See Numbered Note 22 and Numbered Note 26. Posted 10/19/98 (W-SN263183). (0292)

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