Supply Dept, Indian Head Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center 101 Strauss Ave, Indian Head MD 20640-5035

A -- SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR AN UNDERWATER BREATHING APPARATUS SOL SOURCES SOUGHT POC Renee DePalma, Contract Specialist, 301-743-6635, Penny S. Kennedy, Contracting Officer. The Department of Defense, Naval Explosive Ordance Disposal Technology Division (NAVEODTECHDIV) is contemplating the acquisition of research efforts in the areas listed below during the 1996/97 fiscal years. This announcement is NOT a formal solicitation and is NOT a request for proposals. Availability of any formal solictiation will be announced separately. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes ONLY, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Governemt. Interested entities may submit written responses to: NAVSURFWARCEN INDIAN HEAD DIV. 101 Strauss Ave Indian Head MD 20640-5035 Attn: Renee DePalma Responses will be used to develop a source list of potential proposers for future solicitations. Information submitted should be pertinent and specific in the technical area under consideration, on each of the following ualifications: Commerically available, off-the-shelf, lightweight, highly maneuverable, conformal housing, neutrally buoyant or near-neutrally buoyant when submerged, closed circuit or semi-closed circuit, low acoustic, low magnetic signature diving apparatus designed to be utilized for long duration dives (180-240 min) in shallow water with the capability of sustained operatins at the max. depth (40 feet). The anticipated dive profile will be from 40 feet into the surf zone and return. The apparatus will beutilized in the very shallow water (littoral) zone necessitating a lightweight and easy to swim/maneuverable design. It will also be utilized in clandestine mission scenarios. There is no specific format or outline that your response must follow. Include other descriptive literature and any other specific and pertinent information that would enhance our consideration and evaluation of the information submitted. Firms responding should indicate whether they are a small business, a socially and economically disadvantagedf business, a socially and economically disadvantaged business, or a woman-owned business. Please include two (2) copies of each response. Each response must reference the sources sought title and must be limited in length to 10 yped pages. TELEPHONE RESPONSES WILL NOT BE HONORED. So that your response can be included in our source lists for all appropriate Fiscal Year (FY) 1996 or FY 1997 competitions, your response must be received not later than close of business on 21 NOV 95. Responses will be accepted after that date, but cannot be assured of inclusion in all appropriate FY 1996 source lists. (0300)

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