Defense Mapping Agency, PCA, 4600 Sangamore Road, MS D-88, Bethesda, MD 20816-5003

R -- CRADA CAPABILITY REQUEST FOR HYDROGRAPHIC DATA RECORDING SYSTEM (HDRS) SOL DMA-CRADA-PCA-95-8002 POC Contracting Officer, Mary Ann Klaner, PCA (301) 227-2235, FAX (301) 227-2218 The Defense Mapping Agency (DMA) has developed a Hydrographic Data Recording System (HDRS). The HRDS will enhance hydrographic data collection capabilities for ''ships of opportunity'' which transit data sparse areas. DMA is leading this effort to develop a ''suitcase'' design, portable, nonintrusive, carry-on package, consisting of HDRS suitcase, a standard computer monitor, GPS receiver, and a mass storage device. It will automatically record digital hydrographic data continuously from any surface ship equipped with standard depth finding transducers. An engineering model and documentation supporting construction of operational systems will be completed this summer. HDRS systems will be deployed first on Navy surface ships that transit data-poor areas. The concept could be expanded to increase data collection in U.S. controlled waters by placing suitcases on Coast Guard, NOAA or other civil vessels. DMA is seeking companies with relevant technical expertise to partner with under a CRADA (Cooperative Research and Development Agreement). The goals of this CRADA are to assess the commercial value of HDRS technology, identify and establish appropriate commercial fathometer interfaces, develop HDRS maintenance concepts and to establish a commercial source for operation units. Companies interested in pursuing such CRADA's are requested to submit a letter not to exceed five pages in length, by 02 October 1995, describing the company's capabilities and what benefits both the company and DMA might reasonably expect to derive from such an arrangement. This information should be sent to Mr. Melvin Wagner, Defense Mapping Agency, ATCC, 8613 Lee Highway, Mail Stop A-13, Fairfax, VA 22031-2137, telephone number (703) 285-9273, Internet WagnerM dma.gov. with a copy to the Contracting Officer Mary Ann Klaner, Defense Mapping Agency, PCA, 4600 Sangamore Road, Mail Stop D-88, Bethesda, MD, 20816-5003, Internet: Klaner dma.gov. Additionally, provide mailing address, point of contact name and telephone number, and business size. When internet meassages are provided with attachments, provide attachments in Microsoft Word Version 6.0 and Excel Version 5.0 or compatable format. Interested respondents may request a copy of the DMA CRADA Handbook which includes information on the DMA CRADA format. Point of contact for this action will be Angelo Pappalardo (Fax 301/227-2218). The government reserves the right to enter into CRADA'swith ALL, SOME, or NONE of the respondents. Responses must be received in writing. Telephone inquiries or responses are not acceptable. This announcement is NOT a request for proposals. (0241)

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