STRUCTURAL AMORPHOUS METALS (SAM)PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERERNCE Structural Amorphous Metals (SAM) Pre-Proposal Conference, SN00-21. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is sponsoring a pre-proposal conference to provide potential offerors with background information that will be useful in proposing to an anticipated Broad Agency Announcement on amorphous metals. This workshop will be held at STRATEGIC ANALYSIS, INC., One Virginia Square, 3601 Wilson Blvd., Suite 600, Arlington, VA, 22201 on June 6, 2000. Attendance at the pre-proposal conference is OPTIONAL BUT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for all potential Bidders. OVERVIEW OF PLANNED PROGRAM: Bulk Structural Amorphous Metals (SAM) represent a new class of materials produced at low cooling rates whose structure, unlike that of conventional metals, is amorphous or "glassy." As result of this novel microstructure, amorphous alloys exhibit unique combinations of properties, e.g., hardness, strength, damage tolerance and corrosion resistance. The planned program aims to (a) develop bulk amorphous alloys thatcan be synthesized at low cooling rates or by other means, (b) establish models and tools to predict their formation, (c) discover useful microstructures derived from the bulk amorphous state, and (d) identify and exploit the mechanisms of deformation and fracture in amorphous-based material systems. Material systems of interest are those based on iron, aluminum, titanium, magnesium and refractory metals. Compositions and processes that result in compelling combinations of useful structural/mechanical properties and are conducive to large scale and environmentally benign manufacturing practices are sought. The only processes of interest are those that offer the potential for economical production of bulk metallic glasses in the form of sheet, wrought products and castings. The program intends to demonstrate the compelling advantages of SAM in military systems. Specific DoD interests include corrosion-resistant, reduced magnetic mass hull materials; moderate temperature, lightweight alloys for aircraft and rocket propulsion; penetrators; and wear resistant machinery components for ground, marine and air vehicles. Teaming between materials, modeling, processing and applications scientists and engineers from industry, academia, Government laboratories and other research organizations are viewed as important to the successful attainment of the program goals. Therefore potential bidders with any of these capabilities are encouraged to attend and to participate in teaming opportunities provided by this conference and via a web site associated with this program. The registration fee for this conference is $25 including continental breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks. To ensure adequate space, attendees are requested to register prior to June 1, 2000. Registration is limited to two people per organization and to a maximum of 140 people. Registration and additional information (directions, hotels, agenda, etc.) on this conference may be found at http://www.sainc.com/conference/View/index.asp?MeetingID=83. The administrative point of contact for this effort is Ms. Heather Heigele at hheigele@snap.org. This announcement is NOT a request for proposals. No solicitation document is available at this time. DARPA anticipates, but cannot guarantee, that a solicitation will follow the conference. Posted 05/08/00 (W-SN452311).

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