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B -- SPECIAL STUDIES & ANALYSIS SOL 52SBNB5C8818 DUE 091395 POC Romena Moy (301) 975-4999/C.O. Pauline Mallgrave (301) 975-6330 The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to enter into a sole source contract with Dr. Oskars Petersons of Potomac, MD under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) - Only one responsible source. This procurement requires the expertise of a world renown expert in the areas of operation, performance, and testing of high voltage transformers. This study is to assess the industrial practices and perform experimental checks of the measurement of losses of distribution transformers. This information, including draft test procedures and sampling plans, will be incorporated into the Code of Federal Regulations. Dr. Petersons is uniquely qualified to perform this requirement based on his intimate knowledge with NIST metrology standards, test procedure designs, and test equipment currently used for NIST calibration of transformers. The period of performance for this requirement is one (1) base year from contract award and two (2) one-year options. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Written responses to this synopsis shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bonafide capability to fulfill the requirement. A solicitation is not available. See Note 22. (0209)

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