COASTSYSTA Dahlgren Division, NSWC, 6703 West Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32407-7001

66 -- WIND SENSOR SOL N61331-97-Q-MK01 DUE 112696 POC Mary Kitchen, Contract Specialist, (904)235-5389 Carol A. Dreger, Contracting Officer, (904)234-4863. This is a sources sought announcement only. A soliciation will not be issued as a result of this announcement. A new CBD announcement will be published if a solicitation is developed. This announcement should not be construed as commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Technical question sould be directed to Joe Ricci (904)234-4394, all other questions should be directed to Mary Kitchen, area code (904)235-5389. All technical information should be sent to: Coastal Systems Station, Dahlgren Division, NSWC, Attn: Code SC12/M. Kitchen 6703 West Highway 98, Panama City, Florida 32407-7001. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Coastal Systems Station, Panama City, Florida, is seeking sources to provide a wind sensor for use aboard its Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) for use during testing of lane breaching missions. The missions entail launching rocket propelled tethered explosive systems toward a predesignated target zone; launching is controlled by a fire control system (FCS). The function of the sensor is to provide real-time ambient wind data to the FCS so that aim compensation can be made. The wind sensor data must not be corrupted by the highly disturbed air flow in the general vicinity of the LCAC due to the craft's propellers, bow thrusters, and lift fans. Thus a device using laser, doppler, radar, or other technology capable of remotely sensing wind conditions at a height between 100 and 200 feet above the craft is preferred. The sensor should also meet the following requirements: - Sensor should be rugged, reliable, and able to function underway in up to sea state 3. -Sensor should function unattended and provide continuous wind velocity data at a minimum sampling rate of once every 3 seconds. -Function under extremely high LCAC noise environment (on-deck sound approaching 130 dBA). -Size should not exceed approximatly 4 ft x 8ft x 6 ft. -Electrical power is available from the craft if required by the sensor, 220 or 110 VAC or 28 VDC. -Sensor must function in a marine environment with heavy salt spray, or be capable of being enclosed in a weather resistant container or cover. Interested firms shall respond within 30 days of this Sources Sought Announcment with specifications and technical information/literature showing the company's ability to meet the requirements listed above. Direct expression of interest as well as all techncial information should be addressed to the Contract Specialist shown above. (0298)

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