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R -- AUTOMATED SURFACE OBSERVING SYSTEM (ASOS) COOPERATORS WEATHER OBSERVATIONS AND RELATED SERVICES, NWS OFFICE, HOUGHTON LAKE, MICHIGAN SOL 51WCNW606040BLM DUE 021596 POC Betty L. Morris (816) 426-7267 ext 234 The National Weather Service plans to issue a solicitation to perform the augmentation of the Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS), backup of essential elements of the ASOS and the data continuity program of the National Weather Service Office, Houghton Lake, Michigan. The Contractor will be required to provide NWS certified ASOS cooperators to augment and backup essential elements of ASOS on a part time basis, 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, 16-hours daily. The augmenter program consists of manually adding data to an automated surface weather observation that is beyond the observing capability of ASOS. The backup program consists of evaluating and reporting data normally evaluated and reported by ASOS. The contract will contain one option to extend performance for one 12- month period. Solicitation will be issued on or about January 16, 1996. The anticipated performance for the basic award period is April 1, 1996 through September 30, 1996. This is a total small business set-aside. SIC Code 8999 applies. All requests for a copy of the solicitation must be in writing. Requests may be faxed to (816) 426-7530. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered by the Agency.(0349)

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