Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, 2531 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22242-5160

99 -- LAYERED STRUCTURE ACOUSTIC TESTING SYSTEM SOL 96-4192 POC Point of Contact, Jeff Peters, 00C59, (703)607-2755. SOURCES SOUGHT FOR LAYERED STRUCTURE ACOUSTIC TESTING SYSTEM (LSATS) - The Naval Sea Systems Command is conducting a market survey to identify sources of LSATS meeting our requirements; and upon which the Navy might conduct performance and operational testing and evaluation. The goal of the testing and evaluation will be to qualify the candidate system for approval for Navy use and procurement. The LSATS must be able to detect bond faults between built-up layers in composite (plastic/plastic, plastic/metal, plastic/wood) structures of various types without the use of ultrasonic techniques. The system must be able to detect defects under a variety of unprepared surfaces (i.e. plastic, paint, epoxy) and operate in a field environment. The system must be easy to use, be capable of data reduction and analysis, and shall not reqire specialized personnel training. The system components must break down into ruggedized containers and be manually transportable. Firms interested in being considered should submit, in writing, their qualifications and experience for evaluation. All interested firms should provide pertinent information concerning current in-house capabilities and practices; quality control/quality assurance; and demonstrated ability, and successful and timely completion of similar work as demonstrated by a listing of past commercial and military customers, contract numbers, points of contact and work descriptions. This announcement is a request for information only and is not a request for proposal (RFP) or announcement of solicitation. The intent of this annoucement is to identify sources for the procurement of test articles. If testing satisfies the U.S. Navy's needs, a follow-on procurement of approximately four (4) units will be initiated in FY99. Activities which fail to respond to this notice will not be placed on the bidders list for a solicitation that calls for proposals for test articles and options for subsequent production units. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. The Government will not pay for any material provided in response to this synopsis nor return the data provided. Responses are required in 14 days after publication of this notice. Responses should be addressed to Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, 1941 Jefferson Davis Highway, Crystal Mall Building Four, Room 104, ATTN: Jeff Peters, 00C59, Arlington, VA, 22202. Reference Synopsis No. 4192 (0129)

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