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A -- CENTERS FOR FREE-ELECTRON-LASER-RELATED BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH SOL ONR BAA 99-015 DUE 052499 POC Dr. Michael T. Marron, (202)404-6128 or Brian Glance, ONR Code 252, (703)696-2596 E-MAIL: click here, marron@onr.navy.mil. (1) General Statement of Research Need The Office of Naval Research invites submission of proposals from university-based medical institutions for research by interdisciplinary teams of physicians, biomedical scientists, and physical scientists aimed at exploiting free electron laser (FEL) technology for applications in medicine, photobiology, surgery, and associated materials sciences. Awards made under this BAA can not be used for purchase or construction of an FEL. (2) Instructions for Preparation of Proposals An information packet with guidelines for proposal preparation may be obtained by contacting Dr. Marron. The period of performance may be up to three years in length. Proposals (a signed original and 15 copies) should be sent to MFEL Program, NRL Code 6900, 4555 Overlook Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20375-5348. Deadline for receipt of proposals is 5:00 pm EDT on May 24, 1999. (3) Criteria for Selecting Proposals, their Relative Importance, and the Method of Evaluation Proposals will be evaluated by peer review IAW the following criteria: 1) overall scientific, socio-economic, and technical merits of the proposal; 2) the offeror's capabilities, related experience, and facilities, or unique combinations of these that are integral factors for achieving the proposal objectives; 3) the qualifications and experience of the proposed principal investigator and key personnel; 4) relevance of proposed research to realizing medical applications of FELs; 5) and realism of the proposed cost and availability of funds. Awards are anticipated to take the form of grants. This is a Broad Agency Announcement. No formal Request for Proposals (RFP) or other solicitation regarding this announcement will be issued nor is there a formal application form required. Requests for the same will be disregarded. No portion of this BAA has been set aside for HBCU and MI participants, though their participation is encouraged. Questions regarding business and legal matters relating to this BAA should be directed to: Office of Naval Research, Attention Brian Glance (Code 252), Room 720, Ballston Towers One, 800 N. Quincy St., Arlington, VA 22217-5660, (703) 696-2596. Posted 04/20/99 (W-SN322152). (0110)

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