R -- LOW COST CERAMIC OXIDE COMPOSITES The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Technology Center (FETC), Morgantown, WV, intends to award a fixed-price purchase order to SRI International, Menlo Park, CA, for purchase and characterization of novel, low cost, ceramic oxide composite samples. SRI International has patents on a unique technology that allows them to fabricate ceramic composite materials at low cost compared to conventional methods. There is no other known source from which to purchase ceramic oxide composite materials made with a polymer based impregnation method, which will be low cost and versatile in composition and component shape. The purpose of this action is to purchase such materials and expose them to a fossil energy environment to assess their suitability for that application. This request is considered to be sole sourced to SRI International. Therefore, no solicitation will result from this announcement. This award shall be made using simplified acquisition procedures. Requests for information should be addressed to Ms. Kelly A. McDonald, FAX 304-285-4683. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Purchasing Agent via e-mail., kmcdon@fetc.doe.gov. Posted 03/19/99 (W-SN310661).

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