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A -- SOURCES ARE BEING SOUGHT FOR LIGHT WEIGHT STRUCTURES FOR VARIOUS SPACECRAFT DEVELOPMENT FLIGHT PROGRAMS POC Code 8210, Nick Davinic. Sources are being sought by the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) to provide low cost, light weight structures for various spacecraft development flight programs. NRL is interested in companies with capabilities in the following areas: high strength/high stiffness materials, control-structures interactions (smart structures), gossamer structures, multi-functional structures, rapid prototyping and innovative manufacturing methods, advanced quality control/assurance and testing. Specific interests include graphite/polymer matrix composites, metal matrix composites, advanced metallic alloys, passive or active damping and vibration suppression systems, inflatable booms and parabolic dishes, structures with embedded thermal management (heat pipes) or electronics (wiring harnesses) hardware, advanced inspection techniques (ultrasound, tomography, X-ray). Respondees are encouraged to include new ''cutting edge'' applications in the structural design and development of space vehicles and their components. In addition, a summary of qualifications and previous development experience should be included. Responses shall include two copies of the requested information, are due no later than 45 days after the issue date of this synopsis, and should be no longer than 15 pages per copy. NRL recognizes the need to protect proprietary information. Restricted and proprietary data must be clearly marked and presented as an addendum to the non-restricted response to this request. Any and all proprietary data shall be protected and will not be released without the expressed approval of the source. This request is for planning purposes and supports ongoing development activities in spacecraft programs. This request shall not be construed as a request for proposal (RFP), an Invitation for Bids (IFB), or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any follow on capabilities. The Government does not intend, at this time, to award a contract or otherwise pay for information provided. No entitlement to payment of direct costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of submissions of responses. Any procurement will be separately synopsized in the Commerce Business Daily. Send information to: Naval Research Laboratory, Spacecraft Development Section, Code 8210, ATTN: Nick Davinic, 4555 Overlook Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20375-5355. (0046)

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