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R -- FURNISH AUGMENTATION AND BACKUP FOR AUTOMATED SURFACE OBSERVING SYSTEM (ASOS), INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. SOL 51WCNA606025 DUE 111395 POC Joseph D'Felio (816) 426-7267 x225 The U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA is considering a procurement for performance of ASOS augmentation at the National Weather Service Office located at Indianapolis, IN. The work includes but is not limited to, backup of essential elements of the ASOS and the data continuity program. The successful contractor will be required to provide NWS certified ASOS cooperators to augment and backup essential elements of ASOS on a continuous basis, 24-hours daily. The augmentation program consists of manually adding data to an automated surface weather observation program that is beyond the observing capability of ASOS. The backup program consists of evaluating and reporting data normally evaluated and reported by ASOS. The data continuity program consists of recording data at each six-hourly observation (Midnight, 6AM, Noon, 6PM). The base period is from January 1, 1996 through September 30, 1996. There is one option period from October 1, 1996 through September 30, 1997. The solicitation will be issued on or about October 12, 1995. This is a total small business set-aside. SIC code 8999 applies. All requests must be in writing. Requests may be faxed to (816) 426-7350. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered by the agency. (0276)

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