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A -- SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATIVE RESEARCH (SBIR) PROGRAM FOR FY98 SOL DOC 98-1 DUE 01/14/98 SOL SOL DOC 98-1 DUE 011498 POC Jacqueline Turnage, 301/713-0829 x198 -- Contract Specialist; Diane C. Husereau, 301/713-0829 -- Contracting Officer WEB: Click here to download a copy of the RFP, http://www.rdc.noaa.gov/~amd/SOLINDEX.HTML. E-MAIL: Click here to contact Linda Keyes, linda.keyes@nist.gov. A SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATIVE RESEARCH (SBIR) PROGRAM FOR FY98 SOL DOC 98-1 DUE 011498.Proposals are sought from small business firms for participation in the DOC SBIR program. The SBIR program is a uniform three-phase program which implements Public Law 102-564, the "Small Business Research and Development Enhancement Act of 1992." The purpose of Phase 1 is to conduct feasibility related experimental or theoretical research or research and development (R&D) in order to determine the scientific or technical merit/feasibility of concepts/ideas as a prerequisite to further DOC support under Phase 2. Individuals receiving awards under Phase 1 will be eligible to compete for Phase 2 contracts. The following are NOAA research topics available for Phase 1: Atmospheric and Hydrological Sciences, Ocean Observation Systems, Living Marine Resources, Ocean Science, and Cartography and Information Systems. The following are NIST research topics available for Phase 1: Quality Assurance, Advanced Technology Program, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Science and Technology, Physics, Materials Science and Engineering, Building and Fire Research, and Information Technology. To obtain copies of the Program Solicitation, communicate your request by mail to: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Building 820, Room 306, Gaithersberg, MD 20899; Fax: 301/548-0624; E-mail: linda.keyes@nist.gov. Copies will also be available 10/01/97 on the Internet at: http://ts.nist.gov/ts/htdocs/200/204/204.htm or http://www.rdc.noaa.gov/~amd/SOLINDEX.HTML. General SBIR-related inquires (but not solicitation requests) may be directed to the DOC SBIR Program Manager, Dr. Joseph M. Bishop at 301/713-3563. (0255)

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