Coastal Systems Station, Dahlgren Division, 6703 W. Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32407-7001

42 -- TACTICAL UNDERWATER BREATHING APPARATUSES (UBA) SOL N61331-00-Q-MW01 DUE 031500 POC Contract Specialist, Mike Wheeler, 850-234-6745; Contracting Officer, Carol Dreger, 850-234-4863 WEB: www.ncsc.navy.mil/contracts/synopsis/syntable.htm, www.ncsc.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Wheeler_Michael@ncsc.navy.mil, Wheeler_Michael@ncsc.navy.mil. This is not a solicitation and a solicitation package will not be issued as a result of this announcement. If a solicitation is developed it will be advertised in the Commerce Business Daily. The Coastal Systems Station, (CSS) Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center is seeking sources to provide information on Tactical Underwater Breathing Apparatuses (UBA) that may be capable of satisfying the operational requirements of Naval Special Warfare divers. A desirable tactical UBA will have the following operational characteristics: an underwater duration in excess of 4 hours at oxygen consumption rates of 1.0 standard liter per minute (slpm) for 75% of time to 1.5 slpm for 25% of time, a depth capability greater than 52 feet (16 meters) of sea water, immersed operational temperature range of greater than 90 degrees to less than 32 degrees F (32 degrees to 0 degrees C), storage/transportation temperature range of 140 degrees to 20 degrees F (60 degrees to -7 degrees C), tactical operation (i.e., no bubbles) at depths less than 30 feet (9.1 meters), an on/off switch if the UBA is electronically controlled, reinforced hoses, operation with full face mask or mouthpiece, weight less than 65 pounds (29.5 kg), predive setup time of less than 1 hour, display lights will be switchable on/off or be coverable, capable of field calibration, have onboard diagnostics for maintenance if the UBA is electronically controlled, and have a 14 day standby capability. Other pertinent information that will be useful to this effort includes underwater duration at what breathing rates and depths, compliant volume (counter lung/breathing bag volume), dead volume (non-compliant volume, i.e., breathing hose volume, mask volume, scrubber volume, etc.), breathing gas storage pressure, gas injection rates, and relief valve release pressure. Information that is unique to a UBA or that makes it tactical should also be included. Forward technical literature with complete description and specifications showing the company's ability to meet the Tactical Underwater Breathing Apparatus requirements to: Coastal Systems Station, Code SP10/Mr. Michael Wheeler, 6703 West Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32407-7001. This is a sources sought announcement only and is not a solicitation or Broad Agency Announcement. Responses to this sources sought should be sent to the address stated above not later than 17 March 2000. This announcement should not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Posted 02/17/00 (W-SN426409). (0048)

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