A -- Nanomechanics Research

The solicitation number is FA8601-07-T-0057. The proposed contract is to provide nonpersonal services to provide research to develop a multiscale crack analogue model for investigation of the nanomechanices of adhesion and de-adhesion at the edge of electrical contact leading to wear. The period of performance is 30 July 2007 through 30 April 2008. The government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii). The proposed source is Dr. Bo Yang, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Florida Institue of Technology. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, any quotation received within seven (7) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any quotations should be faxed to Robin M. Hass, 88 CONS/PKBB, 937-656-1412, or e-mailed to Robin.Hass@wpafb.af.mil no later than 27 June 2007. Only proposals received by this date will be considered. Any questions should be directed to Robin Hass at 937-522-4647. All information regarding this acquisition will be posted on the World Wide Web at http://www.fbo.gov