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B -- COMPLETION OF A VEHICLE CRASHWORTHINESS FINITE ELEMENT COMPUTER MODEL SOL DTRS57-98-Q-80119 DUE 050698 POC Karen Marino, Purchasing Agent, (617) 494-2437 WEB: Volpe Center Acquisition Division Home Page, http://www.volpe.dot.gov/procure/index.html. E-MAIL: Purchasing Agent, marinok@volpe1.dot.gov. The Volpe Center plans to procure sole source through Simplified Acquisition procedures from SRI International, Menlo Park, CA, to complete the development of a finite element computer model of a 1997 Ford Crown Victoria which will be used for simulation studying the vehicle's crashworthiness in full frontal, frontal oblique and side impact collisions. This will be used for evaluating vehicle performance, occupant safety and fleet compatibility. The contractor will be required to make the model accurate and applicable for full scale vehicle crash simulations. Small Business firms classified under SIC Code 8731 that are interested in proposing on this requirement must demonstrate in writing no later than 15 days from the date of publication that they have developed a basic model and are familiar with the units and specifications used in the development of the basic model. Small business firms are required to submit documentation in support of the above prior to receiving a quotation. No telephone requests will be accepted -- only written requests for the quotation will be accepted -- however, we will accept requests via facsimile at 617/494-3649, Attn: Karen Marino, DTS-853. (0111)

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