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38 -- DRILLING EQUIPMENT DUE 021100 POC John H. Loux 410-278-3399 FAX 410-2782980/2077 E-MAIL: Contracting Officer John H. Loux, LOUXJ@APG-EMH1.APG.ARMY.MIL. The R&D Office U.S. Army Garrision Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland is seeking to identify potential sources who can provide a white paper/proposal on technology developments concrning reliable, durable, lightweight, low bulk, tactical drilling equipment capable of meeting the following requirements with commercially available equipment or equipment that can be readily modified under standard commercial business terms and conditions: Drill "horizontal" holes between 4 to 8 inches in diameter from 114 feet to 328 feet in length through medium-to-hard geological or reinforced concrete-type material; at a rate of no less than 100 feet per hour; starting from non-perpendicular angles to the drilling surface; allowing complete system transportability by light utility-type vehicle plus trailer; capable of being set up by two persons and operated by a single individual; under severe field service environmental conditions. A correctable steering capability of no less than 32 feet over 500 feet traveled drilling distance is also highly desirable. Interested firms may communicate their interest in writing to the Contracting Officer. The communication must fully document the firm's current caoability to respond to a requirement of this type, including specifications of their product lines, pictures, drawings, and any other commercial/marketing material available. This is not a request for proposal. No solicitation exists; however, all responses within 25 days from the date of publication of this synopsis will be reviewed by the Government to determine what firms in the marketplace currently have this capability. The final determination, based on the information provided is solely within the discretion of the Government. Rresponses should be submitted to tche Department of Defense, Research Development & Acquisition Office, ATTN: RDA-C Ryan Bldg 314, Room 119, 314 Johnson Street, APG MD 21005-5283 Posted 01/10/00 (W-SN414605). (0010)

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