Princeton University Plasma Physics Laboratory, James Forrestal Campus, P.O. Box CN-17, Princeton, NJ 08543

A -- TOKAMAK PHYSICS EXPERIMENT (TPX) THOMSON SCATTERING DIAGNOSTIC SOL 95-081K DUE 061695 POC Michael Karl, (609) 243-2076, Subcontract Administrator A -- TOKAMAK PHYSICS EXPERIMENT (TPX) THOMSON SCATTERING DIAGNOSTIC. Conceptual Design, Preliminary Design, Final Design, Supporting Research and Development (R&D), Manufacture and Installation/On-Site Test Support of the Tokamak Physics Experiment (TPX) Thomson Scattering Diagnostic. TPX is currently under consideration by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as a possible next step in the U.S. magnetic fusion research program. The Thomson Scattering Diagnostic measures the electron velocity distribution function from Doppler shifted photons scattered by the plasma electrons from an incident high power short pulse laser beam. An imaging system determines the spectral characteristics of the scattered light and provides density and temperature information along the path of the laser beam. The diagnostic provides an essential measurement of the spatial profile of the electron temperature and density. The measurement is a crucial indicator of plasma performance and is an essential input to the kinetic plasma analyses. The estimated period of performance for the design and R&D efforts is forty-two (42) months, commencing on or about October 1, 1995. TPX First Plasma is currently scheduled for July, 2001. To be considered for award, interested parties must have experience in the following areas: Thomson Scattering Diagnostics; fusion technology; engineering design, development and integration; remote handling technology; and transitioning physics requirements into designs and designs into hardware. Specific requirements are set forth in RFP No. 95-081K. The anticipated release date for the solicitation package is May, 1995. Subcontract award is to take place on or about October 1, 1995, subject to the availability of funds. This notice is not a solicitation of offers. Requests for a copy of this solicitation should be submitted to Michael Karl, Subcontract Administrator. Only written requests for the solicitation will be honored and may be faxed to (609) 243-2021. Interested parties are also advised that a TPX Project Reading Room has been established at Room 226, New Guggenheim Building, B-Site, James Forrestal Campus, Princeton University, U.S. Route 1 North, Plainsboro, NJ. The Reading Room contains documents pertinent to the design and estimated cost of all TPX component systems. Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Photocopying facilities are available. Please telephone Sallie Citrolo at (609) 243-3379 for appointments. (0102)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0003 19950413\A-0003.SOL)