U.S. Army Engineer District, Detroit, 477 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

66 -- MULTI BEAM SOUNDING SYSTEM DUE 081799 POC Marilyn Hill (313)226-6431 The Detroit District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking sources for possible future acquisition of a turnkey "shallow water" multi-beam sounding system that can locate areas above project depth in "rock cut" shipping channels in the District. Interested sources are invited to provide technical literature and brochures describing their systems' capabilities in nominal ten to fifty foot depths. Frequency, beam width, sounding rates, supporting software, and any other technical data needed to fully understand the capabilities of the system should be included. Additional information on current system installations and uses in North America including a technical point of contact is also requested. This is a market survey requesting information only. No solicitation will be issued against this notice. If there is any resultant solicitation, it will be publicized in accordance with FAR Parts 5 and 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. Responses are only being sought from sources with existing hardware that is off the shelf commercial items. Interested sources with the above experience should provide written documentation to: Marilyn Hill, USA Engineer District Detroit, 477 Michigan Avenue, Rm. 617, Detroit, MI 48226. Internet address is Marilyn.R.Hill@LRE02.usace.army.mil. Information should be received NLT 17 August 1999. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Posted 07/29/99 (W-SN360585). (0210)

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