Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5100

99 -- VELOCITY INTERFEROMETER SYSTEM SOL N00178-96-R-1024 DUE 051596 POC Roger J. McAughan, Contract Specialist, Code S116 or P. A. Canciglia, Contracting Officer, Code S112 on (540) 653-7478. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), has a requirement for one Laser Velocity Interferometer System for any Reflector. This system shall have the following salient characteristics: (1) a fringe constant range from at least 100 to 1,800 meters per second per fringe, (2) a push-pull (conjugate signal) system configuration, (3) a push-pull data reduction program for a PC, (4) a collimator and polarizing beamsplitter assembly for 1000 micrometer diameter fiber optic cable for reflected light for increased light efficiency, (5) a velocity measurement accuracy of plus or minus 2.0 meter/second or better, (6) one nanosecond or smaller risetime for photomultiplier units, (7) electrical power of 110 volts, (8) the system must contain a fifth photomultiplier unit (in addition to basic four units) to assist system data reduction by measuring the presence and amount of intense white light that may occur in some experiments, (9) size to permit optional mounting in standard 19 inch wide electronics rack, and (10) system designed to use 514.5 nanometer argon ion laser light. The system shall be delivered to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Dahlgren, VA within five months from the date of contract award. Installation and check-out of the system and training of NSWCDD users in the operation of the system shall be performed at NSWCDD prior to acceptance. This acquisition shall be a 100% small business set-aside (See Note 1). Please indicate your business size status when requesting a solicitation. A written request for Solicitation N00178-96-R-1024 should be sent to the attention of Dora Fauntleroy, Code S11A or Mary Ann Packett, Code S11B, NAVSURFWARCEN Dahlgren Division, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5100; or requests may be sent via telecopier (540) 653-7088. All responsible small business sources may submit an offer which will be considered. (0089)

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