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B -- SELECTED IONIZATION AND ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION EFFECTS TEST DATA ASSESSMENTS UNDER DSWA GRAYBEARD PROGRAM POC Sheila K. Roche, Negotiator, (703) 325-7137, Billy G. Burks, Contracting Officer, (703) 325-5021 The Defense Special Weapons Agency (DSWA) plans to issue a sole source contract to Arete Associates to plan, integrate, and coordinate the efforts of original nuclear weapon effects test researchers (i.e., Graybeards) and leading subject area experts in identifying, collecting, critiquing, and prioritizing atmospheric nuclear test data pertinent to nuclear radiation produced environments and EM wave propagation in disturbed media. Arete will also serve as the coordination point between other contractors participating in the Graybeard program. The effort begins Metadata development and integration for test data literature deemed suitable for inclusion in DSWA'S Data Archival and Retrieval Enhancement (DARE). DSWA believes that Arete Associates is the only responsible source. In order to obtain the information necessary, the Graybeard program requires individuals/companies that participated personally in nuclear tests. Arete employs these individuals and has the experience necessary to cost effectively perform this effort in the time required. See Note 22. 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. 98-77 (0084)

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