Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, 9500 MacArthur Blvd., West Bethesda, MD 20817-5700

A -- INNOVATIVE SMALL CRAFT PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT SOL NA DUE 060199 POC Shirley Rowe, Contract Specialist (757) 686-7366, Faith L. Ferris, Contracting Officer The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, Detachment Norfolk (NSWCCD DETNOR) in Suffolk, VA, is seeking information from potential sources for innovative research, development, and demonstration programs in the area of Combatant Craft advancement. The areas of interest include: novel hull forms which provide superior sea keeping and ride qualities while achieving high speeds in high sea states, high load carrying capability, protection of passengers from exposure, improved (low) life cycle maintenance, and reduced hydrodynamic drag. Also of interest are structural systems utilizing advanced manufacturing techniques or unique composite combinations to achieve light weight, high strength components. Unique or advanced propulsion and propulsor systems achieving improved efficiency and improved safety to personnel in the water are also sought. Unique craft designs, configurations, and applications of materials and components accomplishing reduced signatures, increased survivability, and reduced manning are also of interest. Additional areas of interest are improved communications systems, improvements to night vision and NVIS compatible components, and integrated antenna packages for small craft. Any proposed method of accomplishing improvements in any or all of the areas of interest will be considered. This request is for technical information describing the offeror's current capability or proposals for future development of production methods, concepts or demonstrator items. The submittals should consist of no more than five single sided pages of text, supplemented by no more than three pages of tabular data or illustrations. The submitted data should include a complete description of what the offeror is proposing, the current state of development, descriptions of demonstrations conducted to date, technical data (where available), and a description of proposed further development efforts. An estimate of the time required to deliver a demonstrator item shall also be included in the submitted data. Data shall be submitted in triplicate to: The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, Detachment Norfolk (NSWCCD DETNOR), Attention: Code 2302, Shirley Rowe, 116 Lake View Parkway, Suite 200, Suffolk, VA, 23435-2698. Submittals are desired as soon as possible but not later than the due date above. Please address technical questions to either Mr. Gordon Hatchell or Mr. Robert Hamilton, Code 233, at (757) 686-7363 or FAX (757) 686-7577. The purpose of this request is to determine the state of the technology in craft design and construction in the areas of interest and to evaluate the feasibility of initiating a program to seek detailed proposals for formal evaluation and development of some or all of the responses to this request. Any future procurements developed as a result of the findings of this notice shall be synopsized in accordance with FAR 5.205. Posted 01/27/99 (W-SN291752). (0027)

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