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

60 -- REINFORCED ALUMINUM WIRE W/3M NEXTEL 610 FIBER SOL W813LT 9342-7009 DUE 012100 POC Jean Craig, 410-278-6517, Contract Specialist The Army Research Laboratory, Weapons and Materials Directorate intends to negotiate and award on a sole-source basis due to the proprietary nature of materials utilized in the development and manufacturing of (1)4 pounds of 0.10 inch diameter Aluminum Wire Reinforced with 50% by volume of Nextel(TM)610 fiber, 3M stock number 98-0000-0462-6,(2) 2 pounds of 0.020 inch diameter Aluminum Wire reinforced with 50% by volume of Nextel(TM)610 fiber, 3M stock number 98-000-0479-0, (3) Pressure cast test plates 3 inches by 6 inches with a thickness of atleast 0.05 inch, 3M stock number 98-0000-0480-8, (4) Four hybrid composite test plates 0.5 inches by 1.5 inches with a thickness of 0.25 inches, 3M stock number 98-0000-0480-8, (5) Pressure cast test plates 3 inches by 6 inches with a thickness of 0.15 inch, 3M stock number 98-0000-0480-8 to 3M Metal Matrix Composites Program, 3M Center, St Paul MN 55144. This effort maintains continuity of materials utilized to evaluate the utility of Aluminum Matrix Composite materials reinforced with continuous Nextel(TM)610 Alumina fiber for utility to Army Applications. This specific material has been chosen because of its specific mechanical properties. The value of this procurement is estimated at less than $20,000. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability. Information received will be considered only for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Capabilities statement referencing W813LT 9342-7009 must be faxed to Jean Craig at fax (410) 278-6522. Oral communications will not be accepted in response to this notice. See Numbered Note 22***** Posted 01/06/00 (W-SN413738). (0006)

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