US Army ARDEC, AMSTA-AR-PC, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806-5000

R -- PROCESSING, MATERIAL CHARACTERIZATION AND TESTING OF ENERGETIC MATERIAL SOL DAAE30-00-R-0800 DUE 111099 POC James P. Huff, Contract Specialist, 973-724-4165 WEB: US ARMY TACOM-ARDEC Procurement Network, http://procnet.pica.army.mil/cbd/SRCSgt/101219990/101219990.htm. E-MAIL: James P. Huff, jhuff@pica.army.mil. Sources are sought to provide support in the development of advanced propellant, explosive and pyrotechnic formulations for the Warheads, Energetic, and Combat support Armaments Center (WECAC), US Army TACOM-ARDEC. This support includes the characterization of existing and new raw materials, development of new techniques utilizing continuous processing expertise, and developing and demonstrating new testing procedures and new test equipment to determine the quality of the product. This work involves the handling of hazardous material, hazardous waste, and OSHA regulated substances. Respondents will provide a statement of capability addressing technical experience and personnel qualifications to include personnel training and experience in explosive handling and safety, and hazardous waste handling. Respondents must demonstrate knowledge, experience, personnel qualifications and current capability in the following areas: (1) Crystallization of particles under controlled conditions to generate the required particle size and shape, (2) determination of the particle size distribution of crystalline particles in the matrix without the need to separate the particles from the binder of the suspension, (3) to quantitatively determine the defect density distribution of the crystalline energetic particles, (4) determination of the maximum packing fraction of particles, (5) mathematical modeling of the crystallization process for scale-up analysis, (6) mathematical modeling and design of dies for extrusion processing, (7) mathematical modeling of continuous twin screw mixer/extruder and batch processing equipment to determine optimized operating parameters, (8) development of analysis tools to determine the concentrations of ingredients, degree of mixedness and particle size distribution of crystalline particles for energetic materials, (9) modify the analysis tools develop to apply to on-line analysis using a twin screw mixer/extruder, (10) have the capability to transfer data, real-time, and be able to influence the operation of the twin screw mixer/extruder during actual processing, (11) collect and analyze rheological data using a squeeze flow rheometer and an on- line adjustable gap rheometer, (12) characterize the dissolution rates of binders and energetic particles with various solvents, (13) modeling of the dissolution process, (14) dissolution based technologies for the recovery, recycle and reuse of ingredients of energetic grains, (15) evaluation of the basic mechanisms involved in the vapor deposition process for the production of nano-particles, (16) mathematical modeling of vapor deposition process, (17) development of sensors, devices and micro-electronic and micro-sensor tools, (18) microwave synthesis and microwave assisted chemistry, (19) business models for the ammunition production processes, (20) mathematical modeling of casting of explosives and to energetic materials, (21) develop, demonstrate and transition innovative technology solutions to environmental challenges associated with the life-cycle management of weapons and munitions, (22) develop, demonstrate and transfer of innovative remediation technologies for soil and groundwater including agricultural and biological based methods, (23) develop, demonstrate, and transfer of innovative waste treatment and resource recovery technologies for soil and waste/groundwater, (24) perform treatability studies on a broad range of soils and water from different ecosystems for the purpose of determining the efficacy and/or viability of particular technology, (25) identify and assist in the development, demonstration and transfer of technologies aimed at reducing remediation and maintenance cost of small arms firing ranges. Each statement of capability shall be limited to 25 pages, excluding resumes. Submissions should be mailed to the following address: Commander, US Army TACOM-ARDEC, ATTN: AMSTA-AR-WEA, Building 321, Ms. Eileen Heider, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806-5000. For technical questions, please contact Ms. Eileen Heider at (973) 724-3637 or ebegasse@pica.army.mil. For contracting issues, please contact Mr. James Huff, Contract Specialists, at (973) 724-4165 or email: jhuff@pica.army.mil Response to this synopsis must be received within 30 days from the date of the synopsis publication. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute an IFB or RFP, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Respondents to this notice will not be notified of the results of the evaluation of information submitted. Respondents deemed fully qualified will be considered in any resultant solicitation for the requirement. Posted 10/12/99 (D-SN390868). (0285)

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