AFOSR/PKA, 110 Duncan Avenue, Suite 115, Bolling AFB DC 20332-0001

A -- A--EVALUATION OF CHEMISTRY AND MATERIALS SCIENCE RESEARCH POC Contact, Jennifer L. Bell, Contract Negotiator, 202 767-6836 -- Vernita J. Slater, Administrative Contracting Officer, 202-767-4948 The Air Force plans to award a sole source modification to contract F49620-91-C-0006 with the National Academy of Sciences of Washington DC 20418 to be performed through 31 Oct 95 for the following requirement: The Air Force Office of Scientific Research requires support to evaluate individual research proposals with subsequent submission of narrative reports on findings and conclusions in the Directorate of Aerospace and Materials Sciences. The research subareas for aerospace sciences include: structural mechanics, particulate mechanics, mechanics of materials, external aerodynamics and hypersonics, internal fluid dynamics, turbulence prediction and control, airbreathing combustion, and aero propulsion diagnostics. The research subareas for material sciences include: metallic structural materials, and ceramic and nonmetallic structural materials. QUALIFICATIONS: Successful performance of this need requires that the contractor have the following expertise, qualifications and capabilities: (a) The contractor must have the capability to attract and select distinguished experts in aerospace and materials sciences on a nationwide basis to serve as panel members to evaluate proposals; (b) the contractor must assemble select panels of experts to provide assessment of issues affecting the AFOSR Aerospace and Materials Sciences Directorate and have the prestige and reputation such that experts from private industry will serve at minimal or no cost to the government; (c) the contractor must be familiar with the research and development interests of the AFOSR Directorate of Aerospace and Materials Sciences, and the contractor must have the recognized stature and independence equivalent to that of the National Academy of Sciences; (d) the offered panel experts must be recognized authorities with prior experience in the assessment of complex technical issues. Unless adequate alternative sources are found to meet the qualifications above, and who are capable of meeting the requirement, the Air Force will issue a non-competitive contract modification to the National Academy of Sciences. Prospective alternative sources must submit evidence substantiating that each of the listed qualification requirements can be met. Closing date for submission of responses to this is 30 days from this notice. Send responses to AFOSR/PKA, ATTN: Jennifer Bell, 110 Duncan Avenue, Suite B115, Bolling AFB DC 20332-0001 (202) 767-6836. (0124)

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