Supply Dept, Indian Head Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center 101 Strauss Ave, Indian Head MD 20640-5035

58 -- COMMERCIAL OFF THE SHELF (COTS) OBSTACLE AVOIDANCE SONAR (OAS) POC Renee M. DePalma, Contract Specialist (301) 743-6635. The Department of Defense, Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division, (NAVEODTECHDIV) is contemplating the acquisition of commerical off-the-shelf (COTS) obstacle avoidance sonar (OAS) units as described below during the 1997 fiscal year. This announcement is NOT a formal solicitation and is NOT a request for proposals. Any formal solicitation will be announced separately. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The OAS shall provide information to the operator which permits the detection of objects in the water column at ranges up to 200 meters (100 meter threshold). The intended operating environment is shallow water, therefore, single wide beam fish-finder sonars are not desired. Information submitted on each of the following qualifications should be pertinent and specific in the technical area under consideration: (1) A description of current production sonar units which may meet the OAS needs established above; (2) How and where those units are being used in the field; and (3) A description of the facilities, equipment, and key personnel to be used in the production of any OAS units. Responses should be limited in length to 10 pages. Responses must be received no later than close of business 30 April 1996 to be included in the source list for all appropriate FY 1997 competitions. Telephone responses will not be honored. There is no specific format or outline that your response must follow. Incluse 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 are a small business (s), a small disadvantaged business (SDB), 8(a), or large business (L). Responses should be addressed to the Indian Head Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Supply Department, Bldg. 1558, Attn: Renee DePalma, Code 1143E, 101 Strauss Avenue, Indian Head, Md 20640-5035. (0079)

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