Army Research Laboratory, Attn: AMSRL-CS-PR-AP, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD 21005-5066

A -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SOL W813LT-93367019 DUE 010500 POC Bonita Zander, Purchasing Agent, 410-278-6515, Jean Craig, Contracting Officer, 410-278-6517 The contractor shall design experiments to evaluate tensile, compressive and shear properties of Metal Matrix Composites, and evaluate extensions of existing micro-mechanics and failure models to the Metal Matrix Composite. The main objectives will be to investigate test methodologies to characterize the mechanical and thermal engineering properties of continuous Alumina fiber reinforced Aluminum MMC's and to evaluate models to predict material behavior. Period of Performance will be 10 January thru 31 December 2000. Quotes may be faxed to (410)278-6522. Telephonic requests for the solicitation will not be honored. See Numbered Note(s):5 Posted 12/15/99 (W-SN408823). (0349)

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