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A -- NON-PERSONAL SERVICES SOL NB814000004040MB DUE 111799 POC Michelle Bernal, Purchasing Agent, (303) 497-3983 or FAX (303) 497-3163 E-MAIL: NOAA; MASC Acquisition Management, Michelle.A.Bernal@noaa.gov. The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Electromagnetic Technology Division, Superconductor Interfaces and Transport Measurement Group proposes to negotiate on a sole source = basis contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) with Dr. Yizi Xu = for work on NIST=92s High-Temperature Superconductor Interface Resistance Noise Project. Specific tasks of the project are as follows: (1) Systematic measurements of low-frequency noise in high-temperature super-conductor YBCO/Au junctions. (2) Analysis of YBCO/Au tunnel-junction conductance data and low-frequency noise data to establish interface conduction model. (3) Study of the effects of interface defect states on tunneling and on low-frequency noise properties. (4) Prepare documentation of experimental setups and procedures. (5) Provide training to co-workers on Lab VIEW programming to build a knowledge base of the computer-based data acquisition environment. Dr. Xu started this project two-and-half years ago as a postdoc in the Professional Research Experience Program at NIST and the University of Colorado. Successful completion of the project requires = a strong background in electron tunneling and low-frequency noise in tunnel junctions, high-temperature superconductors, a deep = understanding of the role of interface defect states in tunneling and hopping conduction, and five-year or more experience in the Lab VIEW = programming environment. This procurement is being conducted per FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This synopsis is issued for information only. No competitive solicitation is planned. No award will be made on the basis of requests in response to this notice. Information submitted in response to this notice will be used solely to determine whether or not use of competitive procedures to fulfill this requirement would be in the Government's best interest and must address qualifications pertinent to this requirement. Terms and Conditions and agency level protest procedures can be found on web site http:oamweb.osec.doc.gov/conops/#REFERENCE. Hard copy in full text available from office address and phone number listed in notice. Anticipated award date will be November 18, 1999. Posted 11/02/99 (D-SN396931). (0306)

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