NAVSURFWARCENDIV, Crane Division (Code 1164), Crane, IN 47522-5011

A -- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SOL N00164-96-R-0083 DUE 061696 POC Contact - Ms. Terry Davis, Code 1164EJ, 812-854-3704/telefax 812-854- 3465, Mr. J.D. Martin, Contracting Officer The Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center is soliciting research proposals in the areaof automatic battery chargers/analyzers using the research and development streamlinedcontracting procedures outlined in DFARS 235.7000. Proposed research should investigateinnovative approaches that lead to revolutionary advances in the state-of-the-art for militarybattery identification, evaluation, operator guidance/training, and maintenance. The objective ofthis program is to impact the time required to perform, cost, and effectively performbattery maintenance through the timely insertion of state-of-the-art battery chargers/analyzerswhich operate in conjunction with a database of maintenance related information that is readilyaccessible to maintenance personnel. Within the The analyzer must also be able to run diagnostics on differenttance of the equipment. The costof developing a support infraator error of improper charge/discharge settings, excessive or a bar code placed on the battery (or byutilizing some other ption may be faxed to 812-854-5666 or 812-854-3465. All responsible sources may submit a proposal (0109)

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