Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Attn: AM, 45045 Aviation Drive, Dulles, VA 20166-7517

B -- POST-CLOSURE RADIOLOGICAL/WATER SURVEY SOL AIC# 3677 DUE 021999 POC Brian Wilt, Contract Specialist, (703)326-8716; Edward L. Archer, Contracting Officer, (703)326-8506 The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) plans to award a sole source contract to the National Nuclear Center (NNC) of the Republic of Kazakhstan in order to gain comprehensive answers to the following questions: (1) What was the impact of closure activities at Degelen and Balapan; (2) were any changes in the radiation situation observed at the areas subject to radiological surveys performed in the past; (3) were specific measures taken in the course of Degelen closures sufficient; and (4) did tunnel closure activities negatively affect Degelen Mountain. Note that this is a sole source procurement as the National Nuclear Center was designated by the Ministry of Science -- Academy of Science as the executing agent for this program on behalf of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This originated in October 1995 when the Republic of Kazakhstan and the United States concluded the Agreement between the Department of Defense of the United States of America and the Ministry of Science Academy of Science concerning the Elimination of Infrastructure for Weapons of Mass Destruction. See Note 22. Anyone interested in this effort can send information via fax (referencing AIC# 3677) to the attention of Brian Wilt/AMC at fax number (703) 810-4691. Posted 02/04/99 (W-SN295217). (0035)

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