THE WELCH COMPANY
440 Davis Court #1602
San Francisco, CA 94111-2496
415 781 5700

June 29, 1999

04 00069 61 99062903




Mr. Roy Roebuck
Science Applications
International Corporation (SAIC)
10260 Campus Point Drive
San Diego, CA 92121

Subject: NSF Project Partner, Proposal 9961176

Dear Roy,

Sarah Nerlove at the National Science Foundation suggested today, that I seek support for the proposal on Communication Metrics.

Sarah indicated expertise on meeting Phase II commerical requirements would be particularly helpful. I would be pleased to discuss your ideas on joining the effort as a partner or consultant, based on our prior work, and your favorable review on Jun 21.

Thanks very much for your consideration.

Sincerely,

THE WELCH COMPANY



Rod Welch