--This sole source action is for additional research on metal matrix composite materials, which will be awarded as a modification to existing Contract DAAE07-01-C-L075 with Michigan State University.

NA The United States Army Tank-Automotive Command (TACOM)in Warren, Michigan will be negotiating a cost-only (no fee) modification to existing sole-source, cost-only (no fee) Contract DAAE07-01-C-L075 with Michigan State University of East Lansing, Michigan f or additional research into metal matrix composite materials. This action is set-aside to Michigan State University. This modification will be for 3 years of additional research, from 2003 to 2006. This research will have the overall goals of: 1) to develop 3-dimensional experimental and computational techniques that are appropriate for research on fastening of thick co mposites in Army ground vehicles, 2) to investigate experimtentally and computationally the 3-dimensional stress/strain fields for certain classes of mechanical joining involving combinations of composites,ceramics, and metals leading to the establishment of computer aided design (CAD) procedures for mechanical loads subject to static loads in armored vehicles, and 3) to develop and test a device that can be used for field inspection and assessment of structural integrity of composite and ceramic plates and boiled joints that involve a combination of composite, ceramic, and metal that are relevant to the Future Combat Systems (FCS) mission. The Contract Specialist point of contact for this action is: Mr. Paul Veselenak, U.S. Army Tank-Automotive Command, Warren, Michigan, Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000, email: contact@example.gov. The Contracting Officer for this action is: Mr. John Hopfner, Phon e: +1 (555) 000-0000. Award of this requirement on a modification is anticipated between March 20 and April 21, 2003.