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B -- RADIOSONDE OBSERVATIONS SOL 51EANW900037 POC Annette Stevenson, contract Specialist (757)441-6526, Lynne Phipps, Contracting Officer (757)441-6881 WEB: EASC AMD, www.easc.noaa.gov. E-MAIL: Contract Specialist, annette.s.stevenson@is7.easc.noaa.gov. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service, has a requirement for services to take, disseminate and record radiosonde observations as required by the National Weather Service Office, Greensboro, NC. Services to include two daily soundings and six special soundings during the contract year. Services also include preventative maintenance of equipment and administrative duties. The period of performance is the effective date of award through September 30, 2000 with options to extend for two additional years. This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside. The Standard Identification Code (SIC) is 8999. All responsible small business sources may submit an offer which will be considered. The solicitation document will be issued on or about August 6, 1999. Interested parties may identify their interest and must provide evidence of their capability to respond to the requirement. Any party interested in receiving a copy of the solicitation shall provide written notice to the Contracting Office. Telephone requests will not be honored. Request may be faxed to (757) 441-3786. No contract award will be made on the basis of Bids received in response to this notice since this synopsis cannot be considered an Invitation For Bid. Posted 07/19/99 (W-SN356039). (0200)

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