Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, Philadelphia Purchase Branch, Code 335, Bldg. 77L, U.S. Naval Base, Philadelphia, PA 19112-5083

91 -- FIBER OPTIC SENSORS FOR OIL MONITORING SOL N65540- POC JIM WINWARD (215) 897-8783. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, Ship Systems Engineering Station, is seeking expressions of interest and general information from manufacturers regarding fiber optic sensors that are currently being used in industrial applications. The purpose of this investigation is to determine the availability of commercially developed fiber optic sensors capable of measuring wear particles in lubricating oils or hydraulic fluids. Information on fiber optic sensors for other oil analysis applications is also welcome. This is not a request for proposal and does not commit the government to the award of a contract. Any comments provided may/may not be included in a formal solicitation. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this request nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. Interested manufacturers should forward product literature within three weeks to: Commander, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, Ship Systems Engineering Station, Code 9532, U.S. Naval Base, Philadelphia, PA 19112-5083, Attn: Jim Winward, Fax: (215) 897-8269. (0096)

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