Los Alamos National Laboratory, P.O. Box 1663, M.S. F650, Los Alamos NM 87545

A -- BASIC RESEARCH WORK SOL RFI-NIS4-CPLIDAR. Contact P.M. Ward, Business Operations Division, M.S. F650, (505) 667-2159, FAX (505) 665-2536. The University of California, which operates the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) under contract to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is seeking sources with an interest in the design and fabrication of two (2) beam steering assemblies (BSA's) for use in a helicopter-mounted LIDAR system. This procurement will include one option to procure a third unit and/or parts for use as critical spares and a second option to procure seven to nine complete units for a follow-on project. These LIDAR systems are being build as fully-qualified technology demonstrator units and the BSA's must be designed and fabricated in accordance with designated military specifications. The BSA's will be used to direct and control the output laser beam of the LIDAR. The nominal laser beam parameters are 10 cm aperture and 1.5 microns wavelength. The BSA will direct the laser beam in elevation and azimuthal scan patterns and will control the angular position of the laser beam to approximately 20 microradians accuracy. The procurement of the BSA's will include the beam assembly housing, turning mirror(s), position sensors, motion control devices, and associated electronics and software. To qualify for receiving a Request for Proposal, the qualified organizations must have demonstrated experience in precision military pointing and control systems in an airborne environment. A statement of your area of interest, capabilities, experience and/or expertise is requested to be sent to the above address within 14 days after the date of this publication. Your statement(s) of interest should not exceed ten (10) pages, exclusive of resumes and brochures. No letters, postcards, or telephone requests for the solicitation package will be accepted. (261)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0015 19950922\A-0015.SOL)