The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) seeks Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) Partners that possess the expertise, capabilities, facilities, and experience in the topics summarized in the attachment.  This notice serves as a sources sought synopsis seeking information from companies, colleges and universities, and not for profit organizations capable of providing research in those topics.  Any company,  college or university, or not for profit organization that believes it has the ability to perform research in those topics can identify its capabilities by submitting the information to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, John Wright, Code CD1P, 6149 Welsh Road, Dahlgren, VA 22448.  The information submitted should include a capabilities statement, management chart, breakdown of personnel and facilities available to be utilized, and relevant past work in similar areas.  Responses are requested by November, 14^th, 2013.  After reviewing the responses, NSWCDD may request a meeting or teleconference with respondents to gain further insight into their capabilities.  NSWCDD is not obligated to hold these meetings with any or all respondents.  If NSWCDD decides to hold a meeting, it will only meet with those that responded to this notice.  NSWCDD will not reimburse costs for participation in these meetings or teleconferences.  NSWCDD does not intend to pay for the information received.  This is neither a Request for Proposals nor an announcement of a forthcoming solicitation.  Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of selecting a CRADA Partner having the ability and capability to Partner with NSWCDD.