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A -- EVALUATION OF AEROSPACE AND MATERIALS SCIENCES GRANT & CONTRACT PROPOSALS. POC Contract Specialist, CHARLES E. BELMORE, (202) 404-7469; Contracting Officer, KATHLEEN L. WETHERELL This is a market survey. The Air Force Office of Scientific Research requires a contractor to evaluate individual research proposals with subsequent submission of narrative reports on findings, conclusions; and, assemble panels of experts to evaluate all or portions of the research program in the Directorate of Aerospace and Materials Sciences and submit narrative reports on the findings and conclusions. The research subareas for aerospace science include: structural mechanics, mechanics of materials, particulate mechanics, external aerodynamics and hypersonics, internal fluid dynamics, turbulence prediction and control, airbreathing combustion, space power and propulsion and aero propulsion diagnostics. The research subareas for materials science include: metallic structural materials and ceramics and nonmetallic structural materials. The contract will provide advice, guidance and recommendations. Successful performance of these needs requires that the contractor have the following expertise and capabilities: (a) The contractor must have the capability to attract and select distinguished experts of the highest caliber in aerospace and materials sciences on a nationwide basis to serve as panel members to evaluate proposals and programs. (b) The contractor must assemble select panels of experts to provide independent, objective, high quality scientific and technical assessment of issues affecting the AFOSR Aerospace and Materials Sciences Directorate. The contractor must have the prestige and reputation such that experts from private industry and academia 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. (d) The offered panel of experts must be recognized authorities with prior experience in the assessment of complex technical issues. (e) The contractor must provide the same measure of expertise, independence, objectivity and audience acceptance provided by the National Academy of Sciences or National Academy of Engineering. Prospective sources must submit evidence substantiating that each qualification requirement can be met. Closing date for submission of responses to this synopsis is 30 days from this notice. (0173)

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