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A -- MEDICAL FREE ELECTRON LASER PROGRAM SOL ONR BAA 99-020 POC Dr. Michael T. Marron, (202)404-6128 or Brian Glance, ONR Code 252 (703)696-2596 E-MAIL: click here, marron@onr.navy.mil. (1) General Statement of Research Need The Office of Naval Research invites submission of proposals aimed at exploiting unique features of free electron lasers for medical and related materials science research. (2) Instructions for Preparation and Submission of Concept Papers and/or Proposals Concept papers in advance of a formal submission are encouraged; they should be limited to 3 pages in length plus an estimated budget, relevant CV(s) and (p)reprints. Guidelines for preparation of full proposals should be requested from Dr. Marron. The period of performance may be up to three years in length. Concept papers (3 copies) and full proposals (a signed original and 6 copies) should be sent to MFEL Program, NRL Code 6900, 4555 Overlook Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20375-5348. This announcement will be open for one year from date of publication or until replaced by a successor BAA. Proposals may be submitted any time during this period. (3) Criteria for Evaluation of Proposals Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria listed in descending order of importance: 1) overall scientific, socio-economic, and technical merits of the proposal; 2) the offeror's capabilities, related experience, past performance, and facilities, or a unique combination of these that are integral factors for achieving the proposal objectives; 3) the qualifications and experience of the proposed principal investigator and key personnel; 4) relevance of proposed research to realizing medical applications of FELs; and 5) realism of the proposed cost and availability of funds. Awards may take the form of a contract, grant, cooperative agreement, or other transaction as appropriate. This is a Broad Agency Announcement as contemplated in FAR 6.102(d)(2). No formal Request for Proposals (RFP) or other solicitation regarding this announcement will be issued nor is there a formal application form required. Requests for the same will be disregarded. For awards made as contracts, the socio-economic merits will include the extent of commitment in providing meaningful subcontracting opportunities for small business, HUB zone small business, small disadvantaged business, woman-owned small business concerns, and historically black colleges and universities and minority institutions (HBCU/MI). Contract proposals which are selected for award that exceed $500,000 submitted by all but small businesses, will require a Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with FAR 52.219-9. The Standard Industrial Classification code is 8731 with the small business standard of 500 employees. No portion of this BAA has been set aside for HBCU and MI participants, though their participation is encouraged. Questions regarding business and legal matters relating to this BAA should be directed to: Office of Naval Research, Attention Brian Glance (Code 252), Room 720, Ballston Towers One, 800 N. Quincy St., Arlington, VA 22217-5660, (703) 696-2596. Posted 05/14/99 (W-SN331686). (0134)

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