HEADQUARTERS IOC, ATTN AMSIO-ACI, BLDG 350 5TH FLOOR MIDDLE BAY, ROCK ISLAND, IL 61299-6000

A -- SOURCES SOUGHT TO IDENTIFY INDUSTRY/ACADEMIA THAT HAVE ONGOING PROJECTS/RESEARCH AND/OR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT FOR THE DETECTION AND CHARACTERIZATION AND QUANTIFICATION OF CORROSION DAMAGE. SOL LINDAL-YSIA-K001 POC HQ, Industrial Operations Command ATTN: AMSIO-ACI-A/Linda Lysiak Rock Island, IL 61299-6000 Phone 309-782-8591 Fax 309-782-4955 (Site Code DAAA09) 17. 70 -- The Rock Island Arsenal is conducting a sources sought survey to identify industry/academia that have ongoing projects/research and/or product development in the areas of automation/robotics, non-destructive sensor/multi sensors and data fusion/analysis and software that can be used for the detection, characterization and quantification of corrosion damage. Primary corrosion detection and characterization technologies of interest are eddy current (pulsed or multi-frequency), ultrasonic, and enhanced visual techniques. Information provided may be considered in a multi- service corrosion detection advanced technology demonstration project for aging military aircraft and helicopters. The project approach is multiple sensors mounted on a robot, crawler or other device that can be programmed to traverse and inspect an aircraft/helicopter. It is envisaged that with one pass of the machine, multiple sensors would be automatically initiated if/when needed. The data output from these sensors would then be fused using appropriate algorithms that have been activated to increase the accuracy and the probability of detection. Parties should state any Research and Development projects on going/planned and manufacturing capabilities. Parties may also identify technologies and/or techniques not listed above that they feel may be relevant. Mature research currently being pursued by private industry and academia can be used as a foundation for defense applications. Interested parties should respond to this sources sought by transmitting three hard copies of the information relevant and specific products no later than 22 May 1998. Information should include specifications (weight, size and detection levels), brochures, literature papers, articles, etc. that explain the system, technology or technique used. Only written communications will be accepted and should be addressed to the point of contact. Please note: There is no firm requirement for this and funds are not available. This action has no relationship to any formal solicitation. No solicitation will be issued at this time. Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary with no cost or obligation to be incurred by the Government. The Government will in no way be obligated to purchase all or any part of the description above. All information obtained from this request shall be made available for competitive bidding purposes, should the need arise. Interested parties should submit responses to HQ, Industrial Operations Command, ATTN: AMSIO-ACI-A/Linda Lysiak, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000. (0128)

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