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A -- MESOSCOPIC HEAT PUMP ECONOMIC ANALYSIS SOL Micro1 DUE 063097 POC Carl Imhoff 509-375-4328 E-MAIL: ch_imhoff@pnl.gov, ch_imhoff@pnl.gov. Battelle is seeking sources for conducting a product line design and economic analysis for mass fabrication of microthermal and chemical systems under subcontract. Initially we are interested in evaluating the production costs associated with high volume production of a compact microtechnology based absorption cycle heat pump for manportable, automotive and residential space heating applications. The successful company will have a proven track record in product design, development and manufacturing of assembled systems as well as expertise in low cost LIGA and high volume conventional fabrication techniques. Expertise in specialized fabrication techniques such as LIGA can either be available from in-house sources or by teaming with other organizations. This work may lead to opportunities for licensing or other partnering arrangements to commercialize Battelle's proprietary microtechnology systems for both government and commercial applications. Interested parties should send a letter of interest and qualifications to Carl Imhoff at 509-375-4328 (voice), 509-375-3614 (fax), ch_imhoff@pnl.gov. (0093)

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