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A -- DEVELOP AND DEMONSTRATE A HIGH RESOLUTION LASER-MAGNETIC-RESONANCE (LMR) SPECTROMETER SOL NB84700000098JW DUE 030700 POC Jacqueline Wright (303) 497-5282, FAX (303) 497-3163 E-MAIL: NOAA; MASC Acquisitions Management, Brenda.S.Summers@noaa.gov. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Time and Frequency Division, proposes to negotiate on a sole source basis with Dr. Kenneth Evenson, Boulder, CO to develop and demonstrate a high-resolution laser-magnetic-resonance (LMR) spectrometer during the time frame: 15 March 2000 through 30 September 2000. In addition to the apparatus, the results of this endeavor will be published in several leading trade journals. Dr. Evenson possesses a fundamental understanding of research design and development as a result of more than 40 years of laboratory experience in the area of FIR laser spectroscopy. In addition to publishing more than 300 technical papers on a variety of topics related to LMR development, Dr. Evenson has developed a number of spectroscopic techniques and is a recognized world leader in the development of narrow-linewidth lasers, spectrometers, optical systems and other, related specialized equipment. There is no bid package available. This announcement/solicitation is beingissued under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR Part 13 (NTE $100,000.00). The award decision will be based upon the best value to the Government, with technical merit and past performance being significantly more important than price. Terms and Conditions and agency level protest procedures are referenced at http://netsite.esa.doc.gov.oam. In the absence of other qualified sources, it is the intent of the government to award on a sole source basis with Dr. Kenneth Evenson. Technical questions can be directed to Donald Sullivan at (303) 497-3772. JACQUELINE WRIGHT, Purchasing Agent. Posted 02/22/00 (D-SN427459). (0053)

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