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A -- WATERHAMMER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PHASE III SOL Sole Source 99-04 POC C. Alan Frederick, DARPA/CMD, FAX (703) 696-2208 The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) intends to modify its existing Contract MDA972-97-C-0027 with Advanced Power Technologies, Inc. (APTI) of Washington, D.C., to include Phase III of DARPA's Waterhammer Development Program, the final phase of this Program. This R&D Program concerns the design, development and demonstration of the Waterhammer (Chemical Pulsed Power) approach to the neutralization of marine mines and obstacles. Phase III, a logical continuation of Phases I and II, will include a full test program for multishot capabilities on a single target, and the application of multishot capabilities to the 4x4 array development. The value of Phase III is estimated at $2.6 million. The estimated duration of Phase III is 12 months. APTI is the only source known to the Government with the capabilities, experiences and personnel for accomplishing this research and development program within the Government cost and schedule constraints. This Notice is not a Request for Proposals. See Note No. 22. Posted 01/08/99 (W-SN286342). (0008)

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