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B -- MODIFICATIONS OF SUBSECOND THERMOPHYSICS RESEARCH SYSTEMS FOR SPECIAL MEASUREMENTS AND ALLOYS SOL 53SBNB967040 DUE 022699 POC Marsha Rodgers,Contract Specialist,(301)975-6398, Fax (301)963-7732 WEB: NIST Contracts Homepage, http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/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 Mr. John L. McClure, Potomac, Maryland, to perform research and prepare reports on millisecond resolution techniques for thermophysical properties measurements on high-melting-point metals and alloys in relation to the NIST Subsecond Thermophysics Laboratory (STH) measurement program of research on materials of interest to the metallurgical and aerospace industries. The work by the contractor, with an emphasis on chromium, will be designed to assist NIST STH in developing measurement techniques, performing measurements, and processing and analyzing data important to the success of the laboratory's mission of providing accurate measurements of thermophysical properties at high temperatures. The period of performance is from 9/1/99 through January 31, 2000 . There are also two additional optional periods until August 31, 2001. F.O.B. Destination, Gaithersburg, Maryland. This is a sole source requirement because the tasks require work which is novel in nature and demands a very specialized background. An intimate knowledge of the NIST millisecond and microsecond-resolution pulse-heating systems is required, as well as extensive previous experience and expertise in the development and use of operational millisecond and microsecond resolution systems used for thermal measurements on materials in the temperature range 1000-5000 C. Mr. McClure has experience in the development of novel and accurate techniques for ultra-fast measurements of electrical, thermal, and optical quantities, a thorough knowledge of problems related to high-speed measurements in subsecond thermophysics, direct experience with the NIST instrumentation and techniques for measuring electrical and optical quantities in millisecond and microsecond thermophysical systems, and has written significant publications in the field of subsecond thermophysics. This combination of qualifications makes him unique in his experience and background. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Responses shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bonafide capability to fulfill the requirement. A solicitation is not available. The procedure used in awarding an order is a request for quotation. An anticipated award date is 3/5/99. See Numbered Note 26. Posted 02/05/99 (W-SN295395). (0036)

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