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99 -- TESTING OF REPLACEMENT MATERIALS TO BE INCORPORATED INTO THE ORBITER FUEL CELL POWERPLANT SOL 9-17961 DUE 052595 POC YOLANDE HARDEN, Tel:713-483-9953 Contracting Officer:YOLANDE HARDEN, Tel:713-483-9953 NASA Johnson Space Center has a requirement for the testing of replacement materials candidates (AFLAS and fluerel) prior to their incorporation in the Orbiter Fuel Cell. --The anticipated period of performance is 90 days. --See numbered Note 22. --The only known contractor with the specific testing capabilities is Internation Fuel Cells of Windsor Locks, Conn. IFC developed the X-708 fuel cell powerplant, implemented a hardware improvement program for the upgraded powerplant and provided technical support to Johnson Space Center during testing of the upgraded X-708 fuel cell powerplant. (0131)

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