U.S. ARMY CONSTR ENGRG RES LAB, ATTN: CONTRACTS OFFICE, P.O. BOX 9005, CHAMPAIGN IL 61826-9005

A -- BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT SOL DACA88-99-R-0002 DUE 123199 POC Contract Specialist, Rita Hyer, (217) 373-7280; Contracting Officer, Deloras J. Adamson, (217) 373-7297. (Site Code DACA88) The U.S. Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratories (CERL) will issue a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the execution of basic and applied research in support of the USACERL mission. This BAA will focus on support in the areas of Condition Assessment Procedures; Measurement and Verification Procedures for Facility Energy System Recommissioning; Smart Materials, Structures and Systems; Roofing; Construction Materials Made from Recycled Wastes; and Fuel Cell Technology Advancements. This BAA is 100% Set-Aside for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions (HBCU/MIs). The BAA will be available only in electronic format at the following address: "http://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/contract/ opportunities.asp". Release is estimated by 31 December 1998. Proposals may be submitted upon issuance of the BAA through 31 December 1999. All responsible sources may submit a proposal for consideration. Posted 12/15/98 (I-SN280532). (0349)

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