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R -- SYSTEMS ENGINEERING SERVICES SOL 9-4171 DUE 051399 POC Sandra Souders (301) 713-0854 R -- The U.S. Dept. of Commerce/NOAA/NWS intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Alice Dobry for continuation of services started in a previous procurement to provide Engineering Support Services for the Automated Flood Warning Systems (AFWS) administered or used by the National Weather Service (NWS). Such systems include the Integrated Flood Observing and Warning System (IFLOWS)and Automated Local Evaluation in Real Time (ALERT). The proposed contractor has unique knowledge of the NWS IFLOWS local flood warning databases, communications network configurations, radio frequency authorization procedures, and MapInfo mapping software. Period of Performance: One year from Date of Award. This is a notice of intent and cannot be considered a solicitation; therefore no solicitation package exists. Award will be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. (Reference No. 9-4171) Posted 04/28/99 (W-SN325245). (0118)

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