Supply Department Indian Head Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, 101 Strauss Ave, Indian Head, MD 20640-5035

58 -- SOURCES SOUGHT FOR A COMMERCIAL OFF THE SHELF UNDERWATER LANE MARKING DEVICE DUE 040799 POC Renee M. Brown, Contract Specialist, (301) 744-6635 E-MAIL: click here to contact the contract specialist via, reneebrown@mail.ih.navy.mil. This is not a request for proposals. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government The Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NAVEODTECHDIV), Indian Head, Maryland, is searching for sources who can supply a commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) underwater lane marking device that can be remotely activated. Device will be used to guide Naval Ships and will provide for: (l) untethered remote actuation distances of no less than 3/4 mile; (2) operating depths 10-66 fsw; (3) operations in high ambient noise environments such as those found close to shore or marina's; (4) physical attachment/placement below the water surface until released; (5) diver placement ie., buoyancy, lightweight, ease of attachment, and size; (6) the ability to activate more than one lane marking device simultaneously; (7) shipboard visible distance of no less than mile, day and night regardless of weather; and (8) secured actuation. Interested entities may submit written responses and videotapes detailing technical compliance to: Indian Head Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, 101 Strauss Ave, Indian Head MD 20640-5035 Attn: Renee Brown, Code 1143E. Information submitted should be pertinent and specific to the technical area under consideration. There is no specific format or outline that your response must follow. In addition to the written submission, a formal demonstration or a videotape of the systems demonstrating its ability is highly desirable. If a formal demonstration is possible, at contractor's expense, please indicate in your submission 3 available dates. Demonstrations must be completed prior to 01 June 1999. Videotapes should be submitted with the written submission. It is also encouraged to submit other descriptive literature and any other specific and pertinent information that would enhance our consideration and evaluation of the information submitted. Firms responding should indicate whether they area a small business, a socially and economically disadvantaged business, or a woman-owned business. Please include two (2) copies of each response. Each response must reference the sources sought title and must be limited in length to l0 typed pages (not including the additional descriptive literature). TELEPHONE RESPONSES WILL NOT BE HONORED. So that your response can be included in our source lists for all appropriate Fiscal Years (FY) 1999 and 2000 competitions, your response must be received not later than close of business on 07 Apr 1999. Responses will be accepted after that date, but cannot be assured of inclusion in all appropriate source lists. Posted 03/05/99 (W-SN305494). (0064)

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