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A -- NRA-98-HEDS-05 SOL NRA-98-HEDS-05 DUE 030699 POC Dr. Michael J. Wargo, Microgravity Science and Applications Division, Phone (202) 358-0822, Fax (202) 358-3091, Email mwargo@hq.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/HQ/date.html#NRA-98-HEDS-05. E-MAIL: Dr. Michael J. Wargo, mwargo@hq.nasa.gov. NASA Research Announcement (NRA): The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is interested in receiving proposals for basic experimental and theoretical research using microgravity to advance scientific knowledge and technology in materials science. In addition, proposals are sought to provide a fundamental understanding of physical and chemical processes in extraterrestrial environments, such as local resource utilization, and radiation transport code improvement and testing. A more detailed description of this opportunity with specific guidelines for proposal preparation is available from: Dr. Michael J. Wargo, Microgravity Science and Applications Division, Code UG, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546. This solicitation is open to all categories of U.S and foreign governmental and private sector organizations, agencies, and institutions. This solicitation will be open for the period of December 16, 1998 through March 16, 1999. Letters of Intent to propose are due January 26, 1999. Proposal due date is March 16, 1999. This notice constitutes a NASA Research Announcement as contemplated in FAR 6.102 (d) (2). The solicitation will also be available via the Internet at: http://microgravity.hq.nasa.gov Paper copies of this Announcement are available to those who do not have access to the Internet by calling (202) 358-4180 and leaving a voicemail message. Please leave your full name and address, including zip code, and telephone number with area code, along with the name of the NRA you are requesting Posted 11/05/98 (D-SN268950). (0309)

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