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B -- DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF IMPROVED ASPHALT DESIGN AND TE STING METHOLODOGIES'' SOL DTFH61-96-X-00028 DUE 061296 POC Ms. Carmen Harms, HAM-30C, (202)366-0424. The objective of this solicitation is to stimulate, facilitate, and expedite the adoption of new and improved technology relating to the design, control and construction of asphalt pavements which includes identifying needs related to asphalt materials design, control and construction; developing new and refining existing equipment and laboratory testing procedures to quantify asphalt binder and mixture propoerties; and implementing technology transfer and outreach activites on asphalt material research, development, testing, and partnership opportunities. The FHWA plans to enter into a cost sharing cooperative agreement with the Univeristy of Auburn's National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT), pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisy agency requirements. --See Note 22. Activities shall be of mutual interest to both the FHWA and NCAT. (0124)

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