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A -- PROPOSAL ON A STOCHASTIC MODEL FOR SOLAR RADIATION WITH METEOROLOGICAL INFLUENCE SOL 52SBNB6C9179 POC Brenda K. Lee (301) 975-6394 The National Institute of Standards an Technology (NIST), plans to acquire from Washington State University, 301 Neil Hall, Pullman, WA 99164, a Research Proposal on a stochastic Model for Solar Radiation effects on Polymeric Materials with Meteorological Influence. This shall include providing quarterly and final reports on results of data analysis and the model validation for photolytic degradation model and a technical paper on the conclusions of the study. The principal investigator at Washington State University will be Professor Sam C. Saunders-- The period of performance is for one year from date of contract-- This is a sole source procurement in accordance with FAR 6.302.1, Only One Responsible Source, because Professor Saunders modeling effort has been on-going for over two years and NIST's experiments were designed to validate these models, and a new researcher shall require at least two years of study to obtain the same level of competence and knowledge that Professor Saunders has gained through his research. Professor Saunders is an internationally renowned expert in stochastic processes, reliability theory and cumulative damage models. Professor Saunders is unique in that, besides his strong mathematical skills, he has recognized expertise in both Materials Science and Physics. The successful completion of the proposed research shall require extensive knowledge in all of these areas. This procurement is a continuation of Professor Saunders' research and input into NIST's industry/government/university consortium on Coating Service Life Prediction which has been on-going for two years. Interested offerors may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirements by submitting a capability statement. The capability statement must provide adequate information and qualifications of your ability to provide the requested service in order for the Government to consider whether to open this request for competition. However, all capability statements received within 45 days after date of this synopsis, will be considered by the Government. See Number Note 22 (0156)

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