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A -- ANALYZE EVALUATE VARIOUS CONCEPTS TO DETECT UNDERWATER AND UNDERGROUND MINES. SOL N00014-96-R-DM01 POC Donna Washington, Procurement Technican, Code 3230.DM (202) 767-0667 Helen Paul, Contracting Officer, Code 3230.HB (202) 767-0667. The Naval Research Laboratory intends to negotiate with LET Corporation on an other than full and open competitive basis to analyze and evaluate underground and underwater mine detection schemes. These mine detection apparatus should include: time-gated range imaging using pulsed laser beams in the optical regime as well as nuclear activation techniques to detect nitrogen concentrations, using high energy electron beams. LET Corporation is the only known company with the unique qualifications to perform the analysis and evaluation required. The required delivery is four (4) months after contract award. Responses to this notice of intent to negotiate with LET Corporation should be submitted no later than 45 days from the date of this synopsis. See Note 22. (0156)

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