S -- - NOTICE OF INTENT TO NEGOTIATE A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE ORDER The New Brunswick Laboratory intends to negotiate a sole source purchase with Proxemy Research, Inc., 20528 Farcroft Lane, Laytonsville, MD. 20882. This vendor will provide independent technical MC&A expertise to DOE HQ/NN for compilation, validation, and analysis of fissile material inventory data and related information. This objective directly supports the Office of Safeguards and Security participation in the Fissile Material Assurance Working Group chartered by the Deputy Secretary of Energy. This is a simplified acquistion with and estimated value of less than $100,000. Questions concerning this action may be directed to Kathryn Papenfuss by FAX at 620-252-4023. WEB: Home Page for New Brunswick Laboratory, http://www.nbl.doe.gov. E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer by e-mail, Kathryn.Papenfuss@ch.doe.gov.

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