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This document is a solicitation for engineering and research support services for the Center for Aircraft Structural Life Extension (CAStLE) at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The contractor shall perform engineering and research activities related to the degradation of systems and materials due to operational use, often referred to as "aging," as initiated by external customers or CAStLE. Efforts may include material characterization and testing, structural analysis, life-cycle management, condition-based maintenance, certification methods, failure analysis, standards development, and education and training. The North American Industry Classification System code is 541715 for research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences, and the size standard is 1,000 employees. The solicitation number is FA700020F0002 and responses are due by the date specified on the System for Award Management website. The contracting office is located at the United States Air Force Academy.