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A -- US ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY (ARL) POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FOR ENGINEERS PROGRAM POC Patricia States, Contract Specialist, (301) 394-1085, Patricia S. Silsby, Contracting Officer, (301) 394-3438. The purpose of the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Postdoctoral Research for Engineers Program is to provide postdoctoral engineers of unusual promise or ability opportunities for research on problems, largely of their own choice, that are compatible with the interests of ARL. Sources are sought to establish and administer this Program. Prospective sources must be able to provide ARL with highly qualified postdoctoral engineers as candidates for fellowship appointments. Prospective sources must be able to demonstrate marketing abilities for such a program in order to maximize the Program's objectives. Prospective sources must have experience in executing similar programs and must be able to cite significant research accomplishments achieved under those programs. Sources must have the expertise to understand and communicate the ARL programs, thrusts, and identify its major areas of research. Personnel within prospective sources must be highly regarded in the engineering community to communicate the research opportunities available through the Program to peers of equal stature and to prospective Fellows. Prospective offerors must have experience as a unit in collecting and coordinating the activities of team members in a manner that accomplishes results and builds a good reputation. Interested firms must submit 2 copies of the information requested in Note 25. Since no other information is available for release regarding this procurement at this time, telephonic requests will not be honored. This synopsis is for info and planning purposes only, does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for any effort expended in responding to this synopsis. Responding firms should indicate whether they are or are not a small business. See Numbered Note(s): 25. (0122)

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