AAAV Technology Center, USMC-DRPM-AAAV, Dept #208, Woodbridge, VA 22191-1215

20 -- COLLAPSIBLE BOAT HOOK POC Mr. Tommy J. Pittman, (703) 492-3363/Contracting Officer, John Martin (703) 492-3329 The U.S. Marine Corps Direct Reporting Program Manager for Advanced Amphibious Assault (DRPM-AAA) is requesting information from potential suppliers of collapsible boat hooks. The purpose for the boat hook is to provide the capability to fend-off or to assist with tethering an Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV) while in the at-sea mode of operation. The performance specification is available on the DRPM AAA web page at www.aaav.usmc.mil under the Logistics section. The specification describes the general physical, material and environmental requirements for the boat hook. Interested parties should review the specification and provide (a) information regarding the existence of a Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) product that meets the performance requirements or (b) interest in fabricating a product to meet the requirements. Respondents are requested to reply by 15 Jan 2000 to Mr. T.J. Pittman, AAAV Technology Center, DRPM AAA, 991 Annapolis Way, Woodbridge, VA 22191, Telephone (703) 492-3363, Fax (703) 492-5181 or email Tommy J Pittman@aaav.usmc.mil. The submission of this information is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to pay for the information received. No solicitation document exists. ***** Posted 12/21/99 (W-SN410434). (0355)

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