The Air Force Research Lab/Munitions Directorate/Damage Mechanisms Branch (AFRL/RWMW) seeks to procure up to 8 pure single-crystal zirconium samples for mechanical property characterization having a maximum oxygen content of 150 parts per million. All other trace elements within the sample must have a lower concentration than oxygen. The specimen geometry consists of right circular cylinders with crystal structure aligned relative to the axis of the cylinder. The minimum required dimensions for the sample are 3mm for the diameter and 3mm for the length with a maximum surface roughness of 0.03 microns. Larger samples are preferred. Orientations will include samples with the basal plane normal direction (C axis) oriented parallel to the cylinder axis, and prism plane normal direction oriented parallel to the cylinder axis. Crystalline orientation shall be within 1 degree of a of desired orientation. Chemistry and orientation shall be determined using standard techniques and documentation provided certifying the samples are as requested. Delivery Requirements: Samples shall be shipped in a manner which prevents damage during transportation. Samples shall be delivered within 4 months after receipt of order (ARO). Quote: The cost quote/proposal must specify cost and delivery time required and a technical point of contact with email address and phone number. Technical questions may be referred to Geremy Kleiser at (850) 882 5585 or by email at [email protected]. Submit complete offer package by email to Barbara Lupo and Carol Abbott at [email protected] and [email protected] by 21 April 08. An Ombudsman has been appointed to address concerns of offerors or potential offerors. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program manager or contracting officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman shall maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Matters of routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman, but rather to the Contracting points of contact identified above. The Ombudsman is the Center/MAJCOM Ombudsman, Ms. Sue Hunter, Director of Contracting, Tel: (937) 904-9700 or by FAX (937 255-5036.

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