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58 -- TOWED UNDERWATER ACOUSTIC SOURCE SOL n/a DUE 042800 POC Point of Contact: Robert Salit, COASTSYSTA Dahlgren Division, NSWC, 6703 West Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32407-5001 SOURCES SOUGHT FOR TOWED UNDERWATER ACOUSTIC SOURCE -- The Navy is conducting a market survey to identify sources for a Towed Underwater Acoustic source to meet our requirements and upon which the Navy may conduct performance and operational testing and evaluation. The goal of the testing and evaluation will be to qualify the candidate Towed Underwater Acoustic Source for potential application to acoustic mine sweeping. The towed acoustic source must have a minimum 160 dB output, be self-powered (e.g., battery, water, but not from towing vessel), have a controllable acoustic signature (load program prior to towing, or controlled through a cable), and function at towed speeds from 7 to 40 knots. The intent of this announcement is to identify sources for the procurement of test articles. If testing satisfies the Navy's needs, follow-on procurement may be authorized. U.S. and foreign firms interested in being considered should submit, in writing a description of their product that fulfills the Navy requirement, along with price and availability information. This announcement is a request for information only and is not a request for proposal (RFP) or announcement of solicitation. Activities that fail to respond will not be placed on a bidders list for a solicitation of test articles and the product will not be evaluated for approval for Navy use and procurement. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. The Government will not pay for any material provided in response to this synopsis nor return the data provided. Responses are required no later than 28 April 2000. Responses should be addressed to Robert Salit, COASTSYSSTA Dahlgren Division, NSWC, 6703 West Highway 98, Panama City, F 32407-7001. Posted 04/11/00 (W-SN443745). (0102)

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