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

58 -- COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE UNDERWATER COMMUNICATION POC Donna Jenkins, Contract Specialist, Code 1142D, (301) 744-6648, Fax (301) 744-6547 GOVERNMENT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION -- The Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NAVEODTECHDIV), Indian Head, Maryland is requesting information on commercially available underwater communication systems suitable for incorporation onto small, two-man portable, untethered unmanned underwater vehicles for operation in the very shallow water region (10 to 40 foot depth), and shallow water (40 to 200 foot depth). This is part of an analysis of alternatives study. Performance description information is sought in the form of brochures, specification sheets, and company points of contact. Also of interest are underwater communication systems currently under development which are planned to become commercially available in the 2003/2004 timeframe. Please note the expected availability date on these submissions. Design proposals requiring developmental funding are not of interest at this time. Deadline for submission is 06 March 2000. Information provided under BAA00-002 need not be resubmitted. Correspondence should be directed to 2008 Stumpneck Road, Attn: Chris Debolt, Code 50, building 2172, Indian Head, MD 20640-5070. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). There is no commitment on the part of the U.S. Navy to award a contract as a result of this request for information. EMAILADD: JenkinsDM@ih.navy.mil Posted 02/09/00 (W-SN423543). (0040)

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