Research foundations are the technical base of specific disciplines and technologies upon which the Laboratories' integrated capabilities depend. Integrated capabilities are more diffuse and take in talents from across the Labs, yet represent unique competencies that differentiate Sandia from many other laboratories. Sandia is implementing supercomputing techniques to build complex design prototypes and to reduce the cost of product design and development. Additionally, Sandia is developing new systems for high-speed computer networking and distributed computing. The development of capabilities in metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites with emphasis on development, characterization, and joining.
Sophisticated models help solve problems in materials processing and manufacturing.
Applications for this expertise include synthesis of catalysts for energy conversion, development of advanced processes for environmentally conscious manufacturing, understanding of the long-term behavior of materials, fabrication of tailored materials, and support for defense programs. Engineering Sciences Sandia's capabilities in this area include research in fluid and thermal sciences, radiation transport, geosciences, solid and structural mechanics, and aerospace. Results have application in energy technologies, such as engine combustion, solar and geothermal energy, the design of petroleum and nuclear waste repositories, nuclear and advanced tactical weapons, verification technologies, environmental remediation, transportation, and space technologies. These guidelines are intended to address recurring questions pertaining to administrative matters. There is no change in the contract value 2.