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99 -- MISCELLANEOUS -- SOURCES SOUGHT FOR INNOVATIVE REMOTE AUTONOMOUS ATTACHMENT METHODS DUE 102000 POC Donna Jenkins, Contract Specialist, (301)744-6648, fax (301)744-6547 DESC: GOVERNMENT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. This synopsis is requesting information for consideration by the government for future acquisition program planning. This request should not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to fund for development or acquisition. The Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NAVEODTECHDIV), Indian Head, Maryland, is searching for sources who can supply innovative and realistic devices and methods, (i.e. can be demonstrated in the near term with proven technology) of autonomously attaching a small device, (approximately ten (10) pounds in weight, such as a cylinder with external dimensions of approximately twelve (12) inches long and four (4) inches diameter), that are delivered by divers or unmanned vehicles to underwater objects-target found in the operating depths from sixty-six (66) to five (5) feet of sea water (fsw). The underwater objects-target may not necessarily be fixed to the seabed and could therefore be prone to migration/movement by tidal stream and or surface wave action. Subsequently any such positioned device must be able to maintain it's relative position to the underwater object target (e.g. remain securely attached). Any significant change, i.e. greater than one (1) foot, from the initial stand off distance of the device between the underwater object-target and the attached device would be considered a mission critical failure. The device must be able to maintain it's relative position from the underwater object-target for a minimum of one (1) day. It will be operating in potentially high ambient noise environments such as those found close to shore. Once delivered by a diver or unmanned vehicle), the device must be able to attach itself without further assistance from the diver/unmanned vehicle once the diver/unmanned vehicle has left the area. Interested entities should submit written responses and include any videotapes demonstrating the ability of the subject concept or system, togetherwith detailed technical descriptions to: NAVSEA Indian Head Division, 101 Strauss Ave, Building 1558, Indian Head, MD, 20640-5035 Attn: Donna Jenkins, Code 1142D. Information submitted should be pertinent and specific to the technical area under consideration. There is no specific format or outline that your response must follow. Only written submission and videotape responses will be assessed at this time. If a formal demonstration at contractor expense is possible or determined to be desirable, you will be duly contacted at a later date. It is encouraged to submit 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 area small business, a socially and economically disadvantages 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 ten (10) typed pages (not including the additional descriptive literature). TELEPHONE RESPONSES WILL NOT BE HONORED. If additional information is required contact Donna Jenkins, contract specialist (301)744-6648 or via email at: Jenkinsdm@ih.navy.mil . So that your response can be included in our source lists for all appropriate Fiscal Year (FY) 2001 and 2002 competitions, your response must be received not later than the close of business on 20 October 2000. Responses will be accepted after that date, but cannot be assured of inclusion in all appropriate source lists. Posted 08/22/00 (W-SN488581). (0235)

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