Operation of program
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(a) Solicitation of proposalsWithin one year after October 15, 1990, the Secretary shall solicit and, subject to available appropriations, select proposals on a competitive basis from applicants to carry out the program under section 5303 of this title. In order for a proposal to be considered by the Secretary, the applicant shall have in existence at the time the proposal is submitted the following qualifications:
(1)
the technical capability to enable it to make use of existing research support and facilities in carrying out its research objectives;
(2)
a multidisciplinary research staff experienced in metal casting or other directly related technologies; and
(3)
the facilities and equipment capable of conducting at least laboratory scale testing or demonstration of metal casting or related processes.