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The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, plans to award a sole source firm-fixed price contract to The Johns Hopkins University for research on novel gas-phase cluster materials with potential applications as energetic materials. This project will employ advanced analytical techniques, including anion photoelectron spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and photo-dissociation spectroscopy, to investigate these materials. The research outcomes will be documented and submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. The contract falls under NAICS code 541712 and FSC code AD92, and the procurement is conducted under a non-competitive procedure authorized by 10 U.S.C. 2304 (C) (1). The contracting officer for this award is Juzar Ghadyali, who can be contacted via phone or email for further information. This solicitation was publicly posted to Federal Business Opportunities and the Navy Electronic Commerce Online site to ensure accessibility despite the sole source nature. The contract facilitates focused research efforts by leveraging The Johns Hopkins University’s expertise to advance energetic materials through innovative cluster material studies, supporting defense-related scientific advancement.

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Johns Hopkins awarded sole source contract for advanced energetic materials research using spectroscopy.

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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MD

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nswc Indian Head Division
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OfficeINDIAN HEAD, MD, 20640-1533, USA
Office AddressINDIAN HEAD, MD, 20640-1533, USA
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The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head, Maryland (NSWC-IH) intends to award a sole source purchase order to The Johns Hopkins University. The project involves research into novel types of gas-phase cluster materials for potential use as energetic materials. The research will utilize techniques such as anion photoelectron spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and photo-dissociation spectroscopy. The findings will be documented and submitted to a peer-reviewed journal upon completion.The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 541712. The Federal Supply Class (FSC) code is AD92. The resulting contract will be a firm-fixed price contract. Negotiation being conducted using other than full and open competition procedures pursuant to authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (C) (1). See Note 22. Contracting POC is Juzar Ghadyali who can be reached at (301)-744-6633 or email contact@example.gov This synopsis is being posted to both the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at http://www.eps.gov and the Navy Electronic Commerce on Line (NECO) site located at http://www.neco.nay.mil. While it is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopses and solicitations to the Internet, NECO is the alternative in case FBO is unavailable. Please feel free to use either site to access information posted by the Naval Sea Systems Command.

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