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A -- PARABOLIC TROUGH TECHNOLOGY SOL 9-379 DUE 031298 POC Kristin Bombeck, Contract Administrator, (303) 384-7428 WEB: na, na. E-MAIL: kristin_bombectk@nrel.gov, kristin_bombeck@nrel.gov. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory anticipates issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) in March 1999 for the performance of research and development in the area of parabolic trough technology. The primary objective of the research and development will be to advance the state of the art of parabolic trough technology, integration, and services to improve the near-term (1-5 year) competitiveness of the technology. Specific activities will reduce cost, improve performance, improve reliability, reduce commercial risk, or affect other factors to improve the competitiveness of trough technology. Multiple awards for a one year or less period of performance are anticipated. This CBD announcement is not a request for proposals. Telephone requests will not be honored. Interested parties are encouraged to request a copy of the RFP within 15 days of this announcement to Kristin Bombeck at the above address, or fax at (303) 384-7352, or email at kristin_bombeck@nrel.gov. Posted 02/18/99 (W-SN299849). (0049)

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