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A -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS TOWARD DEVELOPMENTOF A FLIGHT DEMONSTRATION MODEL OF A SMALL MASER-STYLE ATOMIC CLOCK SOL N00173-99-R-RS02 DUE 052399 POC Contract Specialist, Richard D. Sewell, Code 3235:RS; Contracting Officer, Patricia A. Lewis, Code 3235, (228)688-5784 WEB: LINKDESC: click here to download copy of the RFP, http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/home.htm. E-MAIL: click here to contact the Contracting Officer, Patricia, ssccontracts@nrlssc.navy.mil. The Space Applications Branch of the Space Systems Development Division of the Naval Research Laboratory has a requirement for basic and applied research and development efforts associated with the design and production of a Flight Demonstration Model (FDM) of a small maser-style atomic clock for use as the atomic reference on a GPS satellite. The Laboratory anticipates that the required work will be satisfied as a phased development effort consisting of the following four phases: PHASE 1 -- Experimental Development Model (XDM)/Flight Demonstration Model (FDM) Design Study and Definition, consisting of the following tasks: (a) Specify Critical Design Requirements, (b) Conduct a Compact Hydrogen Maser Study, (c) Develop a Preliminary Baseline Design, (d) Develop Self-Diagnostic and Optimization capabilities, and (e) Produce Technical Reports and Technical Interchange Meetings, and (f) Provide a Phase 1 XDM/FDM Design Report; PHASE 2 -- Development and Testing of the XDM, consisting of the following tasks: (a) Provide a Complete Design of the XDM, (b) Construct the XDM, (c) Conduct Tests and Measurements Using the XDM, (d) Develop a Post-Test final Design for XDM, (e) Produce Technical Reports and Technical Interchange Meetings, and (f) Provide a Phase 2 XDM/FDM Design Report; PHASE 3 -- Flight Demonstration Model Development, consisting of the following tasks: (a) Fabricate FDM Hardware and Software, (b) Test Hardware and Software Components, (c) Perform Configuration Management Efforts, (d) Assemble an FDM, (e) Perform FDM Fabrication and Quality Assurance efforts, (f) Develop System Qualification Test Plans and Conduct Qualification Tests, (g) Produce Technical Reports and Technical Interchange Meetings, (h) Provide a Phase 3 FDM Development Report, and (i) Conduct Design and Developmental Reviews; PHASE 4 -- Perform Flight Demonstration Mission, consisting of the following tasks: (a) Perform Spacecraft Integration Efforts, (b) Perform On-Orbit Operation and Analysis Efforts, (c) Analyze FMD Design for Possible Improvements, (d) Produce Technical Reports and Conduct Technical Interchange Meetings, and (e) Provide Special Analysis and Status Reports. A detailed specification/statement of work and list of contract data requirements will be included in the solicitation document. The anticipated period of performance for any resulting contract will include a base period and three option periods. NRL uses Electronic Commerce (EC) to issue RFPs and amendments to RFPs. This solicitation and any amendments to it will be available via the Internet approximately fifteen (15) days after publication of this announcement at the URL address provided below. Printed copies of this RFP will not be provided. LINKURL: http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/home.htm LINKDESC: <A HREF="http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/home.htm">click here </A> Posted 04/08/99 (W-SN317662). (0098)

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