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42 -- SOURCES SOUGHT FOR COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE OFF-THE-SHELF UNDERWATER BOUYANCY COMPENSATOR DUE 033100 POC Karen A. Carnes, Business Assistant, (301)744-6883 THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE FOR EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL (PMS-EOD) IS SEEKING SOURCES FOR COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE OFF-THE-SHELF UNDERWATER BOUYANCY COMPENSATOR This synopsis is for information and planning purposes ONLY, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Interested entities may submit written responses to: Naval EOD Technology Division, 2008 Stumpneck Road, Code 052, Indian Head MD 20640-5070, Attn: Karen A. Carnes. Availability of any formal solicitation will be announced separately. Information submitted should be pertinent and specific in the technical area under consideration, on each of the following qualifications: commercially available underwater bouyancy compensator for use with the U. S. Navy closed circuit rebreather Underwater Breathing Apparatus (UBA) MK 16 MOD 0. Bouyancy Compensator must have low magnetic and acoustic signature. It should be equipped with an autonomous power inflation system (high pressure compressed air cylinder,multiple CO2 cartridges are not acceptable), and oral inflation capabilities with ability to provide bouyancy control during UBA mission operations. High-pressure compressed air bottle should be mounted on bouyancy compensator right or left side to minimize possibility of contact with influence ordnance. Bouyancy Compensator should have capability to carry and jettison counter weights as required. Bouyancy Compensator must be easily removed from host UBA for operational and post dive maintenance purposes with a quick disconnect feature, and should be adjustable to suit varying diver sizes. Host UBA mission profile requires dives to 300 feet of salt water to locate, identify and neutralize underwater ordnance including mines actuated through magnetic and acoustic influence. There is no specific format or outline that your response must follow. Include other descriptive literature and any other specific and pertinent information that would enhance our consideration and evaluation of the information submitted. Firms responding should indicate whether they are a small business, 8(a), a socially and economically disadvantaged business, large business, or a woman-owned business. Please include two (2) copies of each response. Each response must reference the sources sought number and must be limited in length to five (5) typed pages. TELEPHONE RESPONSES WILL NOT BE HONORED. Posted 02/29/00 (W-SN429576). (0060)

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