Cmdr, MARCORSYSCOM, 2033 Barnett St., STE 315, CTQSR, Quantico, VA. 22134-5010

20 -- DIVER PROPULSION DEVICE (DPD) DUE 113096 POC Mr. Stephen Riffe at 703-784-5822 ext 226 or Contracting Officer - Ms. Ellen Simonoff at 703-784-5822 ext 246. The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) is presently conducting a market survey to identify potential sources to manufacture and support the Diver Propulsion Device (DPD). The DPD will be used to clandestinely transport Marine Corps reconnaissance divers from seaward launch platforms to potential assault beaches to conduct subsurface hydrographic surveys or for insertion onto the beach to conduct operations inland. The DPD must be manufactured in accordance with the specifications and drawings contained in the Government-owned Technical Data Package (TDP). Based on prototype testing the following performance capabilities and physical characteristics and capabilities have been observed: (a) capable of transporting a fully equipped diver and 40 pounds of mission essential equipment at a speed of 1.0 knot (2.0 knots desired) for 120 minutes (200 minutes desired) at an operational depth of 20 feet (50 feet desired) plus maintain pressure integrity to 100 feet, (b) capable of attachment and detachment of self-contained navigation and hydrographic survey modules which are compatible with existing military navigation and communication equipment as a Preplanned Product Improvement (P3I), (c) be man-portable by two individuals, (d) have the following dimensions in the operational configuration: length-40.6 in., width-42.0 in., height-18.1 in., weight in air-202 lbs. and neutral weight in water, (e) have the following dimensions when packed in a durable storage/shipping container: length-47.5 in., width-48.5 in., height-32.5 in., weight-not to exceed 450 lbs. This notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bids or a Request for Proposal (RFP), and it is not a commitment by MARCORSYSCOM to procure the subject equipment. Vendors interested in participating in this program may make arrangements to review the Government's TDP and other associated documentation at their own expense by contacting the Contact Point listed above not later than 15 days after publication of this announcement. Interested participants should submit documentation which supports their ability to manufacture and support the DPD, describes any engineering or design changes which will result in system performance beyond the existing capabilities, and addresses their ability to accomplish the P3I along with a Point of Contact by 15 Dec 96 to Commander, Attn CTQ2SR, MARCORSYSCOM, 2033 Barnett Avenue, Suite 315, Quantico VA 22134-5010. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS AT THIS TIME. THE MARINE CORPS DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OR OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED. (0317)

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