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99 -- DEVELOPMENT OF MONOCRYSTAL TUNGSTEN SAMPLES (SOLID RODS AND TUBES) POC Susan Benik, Negotiator, (703) 325-6962, Edward Archer, Contracting Officer, (703) 325-5028 This effort is a sole source contract to Intertek/RRC "Kurchatov Institute". This proposed effort is for the development of fabricated monocrystal tungsten samples in the form of solid rods and tubes. The Defense Special Weapons Agency (DSWA) believes that Intertek/RRC "Kurchatov Institute" is the only source possessing the existing technical expertise. Any other firm desiring consideration must fully identify its capability to perform this requirement. See Note 22 (substitute 15-day proposal receipt period in lieu of 45-day period). Faxed requests are acceptable and shall be faxed to the attention of Susan Benik at (703) 325-9291. If the request is faxed, no hard copy is required. Information on DSWA solicitations, already released, can be obtained by calling the DSWA Hotline at (703) 325-1173. Acquisition Management has added "Procurement Opportunities" to the DSWA Home Page available on the World Wide Web. Information will include this synopsis and more. Please check us out at www.dswa.mil. Reference Synopsis No. 98-45 (0040)

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