Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Attn: AM, 45045 Aviation Drive, Dulles, VA 20166-7517

A -- VALIDATION OF WEAPON EFFECTS MODELS FOR HIGH VALUE FIXED TARGETS SOL AIC4710 POC Neil Gross, Contract Specialist, (703) 325-7658; Donald L. Shires, Jr., Contracting Officer, (703) 325-6684 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contract specialist via, Neil.Gross@dtra.mil. A -- The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) plans to award a modification to contract DNA001-95-C-0211 entitled, "Analysis of High Value Fixed Targets." This effort shall include but not be limited to the development and validation of "first principal" computer codes such as finite element or finite difference codes to response of and damage to high value fixed targets attacked by modern conventional weapons such as precision guided munitions. These "first principal" computer codes will be used to generate additional data for developing and validating weaponeering models that will be used by weaponeering tools such as the DTRA developed MEA (Munitions Effects Assessment). This modification will perform the final validation of the "first principal" computer codes and the attendant physics models. Aptek has developed a series of models for the Non-Linear Finite Element Program DYNA. These models are part of the final deliverables for the contract above. The models have not been completely validated or documented. Aptek has also developed a significant amount of corporate knowledge concerning this program. Thus, DTRA believes that it would be in the best interest of the Government to procure this effort as a sole source to Aptek, Incorporated, 1257 Lake Plaza Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80906. Contemplated period of performance is seven (7) months. Any other firm desiring consideration must fully identify its capability to perform the requirement -- see Note 22 -- a solicitation will be issued to Aptek on or about 20 August 1999. Inquiries may be directed to Mr. Neil Gross, (703) 325-7658, AMS, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, 6801 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22310-3398. Posted 08/05/99 (W-SN363823). (0217)

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