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A -- FATE AND DISTRIBUTION OF RF CHAFF SOL N00173-00-R-KK03 POC Kevin M. King, Contract Specialist, Code 3220.KK, (202) 767-1495, Wayne Carrington, Contracting Officer WEB: CLICK HERE, http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/home.htm. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has a requirement to address specific questions related to the physical breakup of RF chaff and its distribution under a number of conditions. This procurement consists of two tasks. Task 1 involves the Fate of RF Chaff. Subtasks under this task include conducting research to determine what fraction of emitted chaff breaks up in atmospheric turbulence into inhalable particles, conducting research to determine how much rf chaff is abraded and re-suspended after it is deposited on a surface, and conducting research to determine the shapes of RF chaff particles after abrasion. Task 2 involves the Distribution of RF Chaff. Subtasks under this task include conducting research to determine the empirical terminal deposition velocity of chaff, conducting research to determine the spatial distribution of chaff clouds under different release and meteorological conditions, and conducting research to determine how chaff emissions and expected concentrations compare to emissions and concentrations from other particle emitters over the time periods and areas where chaff is released. The work for this subtask is expected to be performed in one of two counties in Nevada. Each task also has associated reporting requirements. Multiple awards are possible against this solicitation. The solicitation will close 30 days after the issuance date. NRL uses Electronic Commerce (EC) to issue RFPs and amendments to RFPs. The solicitation and any amendments to it will be available via the Internet at http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/home.htm. Paper copies of the RFP will not be provided Posted 02/17/00 (W-SN426579). (0048)

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