Coastal Systems Station Dahlgren Division, 6703 W. Highway 98, Panama City, FL

42 -- ATMOSPHERIC DIVE SYSTEM SOL N61331-98-R-0010 DUE 062698 POC Mary Kitchen, Contract Specialist, (850)235-5389, Carol A. Dreger, Contracting Officer, (850)234-4863 The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Coastal Systems Station, Panama City, Florida intends to award a sole source contract to Ceanic Corporation for the acquisition of two Atmospheric Dive Systems (NS2000) and associated support equipment. (Ceanic Corporation is now the parent company of International Hardsuits, the manufacturer of the NS2000) The NS2000 is a highly specialized state of the art atmospheric dive system (ADS) with flexible joints. The NS2000 is a non-developmental item (NDI) which has been developed and modified for military applications. Current Government policy dictates that the Navy shall purchase as many NDI items as possible to accomplish its mission. By using a NDI, the Government will save literally million of dollars in developmental cost. The NS 2000 allows movement at the knee, hip, and shoulder joints, which greatly increases flexibility. The Navy requires an Atmospheric Dive System to support submarine rescue operations. If a submarine is disable, typically the crew must be rescued within forty-eight (48) hours or there will be loss of life. Therefore the ADS must be readily transportable. In addition, the ADS must meet stringent Navy certification and operational requirements. For the past three- (3) years, Navy experts have conducted numerous literature searches and attended many trade shows and seminars to find an ADS which will meet their requirements. The results of the market search concluded that only International Hardsuits Inc. currently manufactures an atmospheric dive system with flexible leg movement. Additionally, the NS2000 is readily transportable and was designed to meet Navy certification and operational requirements. NAVSEA and COASTSYSTA have extensive operational and technical expertise in this field and have determined that International Hardsuits is the only capable source to provide the required equipment. This acquisition is for the continued development and certification of the NS 2000 for fleet use. All hardware and support documentationshall be delivered to the COASTSYSTA, Panama City, Florida. The point of contact for this acquisition is Mary Kitchen, extension (850) 235-5389. Note 22 apply. (0132)

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