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A -- HANDHELD STANDOFF MINE DETECTION SENSOR (HSTAMIDS) DRAFT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL SOL DAAB12-95-R-0031 DUE 073195 POC Contact Point, PATRICIA DAVIS, (703)704-2161, Contracting Officer, NANCY S. VANNICE, (703)704-2204 It is the intent of the USACECOM, C4IEW Acquisition Center, Ground Support Branch to issue a DRAFT SOLICITATION for industry comment for research and development of a Handheld Standoff Mine Detection System (HSTAMIDS). The HSTAMIDS is primarily expected to be based on the technology of electromagnetically based mine detection systems, such as Ground Penetrating Radars, and Infrared Imaging Systems. The prototype handheld mine detector must be capable of detecting non-metallic and metallic mines ranging in diameter from 2 to 15 inches and at depths flush with the soil surface to 6 inches deep in a variety of soils. Soils may contain significant metallic debris. Contract or contracts awarded will be for a Demonstration/Validation with an option for Engineering Manfacturing Development. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE TAKEN. REQUESTS MUST BE MAILED TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS OR DATAFAXED TO AREA CODE 703-704-3748, ATTN: PATRICIA DAVIS. (0171)

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