Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, SEA 02631A, 2531 Jefferson n Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22242-5160

10 -- VARIOUS MINE COUNTER-MEASURE (MCM) SYSTEMS AND UNDERWATER WEAPONS USED IN VERY SHALLOW WATER AND SURF ZONE ENVIRONMENTS SOL N00024-97-G-6366 POC John C. Piunno, Contract Specialist 703-602-0951 The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue orders on multiple occasions over the period of Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N00024-97-G-6366 with GSI Incorporated, 108 Morrow Avenue, Trussville, AL 35173. Orders will be issued to obtain test hardware, test demonstrations, Technical Data Packages (TDP) necessary to evaluate and test various Russian mine counter-measure (MCM) systems and underwater weapons used in shallow water and surf zone environments. These MCM systems/underwater weapons will be evaluated to support the mission of clearing an assault path for ships, landing craft, equipment and personnel. Orders will be issued pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1). GSI Incorporated is the only known company that has proven their ability to successfully obtain the required information, technical data, demonstrations and equipment for the MCMs and underwater weapons from Russia. No other source currently possesses the expertise, licenses and contacts necessary to satisfy the certification requirements for access to the technology and personnel described herein, nor will any other supplies or services satisfy the Navy's requirements. See Numbered Note(s): 22. (0355)

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