National Institute of Standards and Technology, Acquisition and Assistance Division, Bldg. 301, Room B117, Gaithersburg, MD 20899

66 -- PHASED ARRAY DOPPLER SODAR SOL 52SBNB5C8720 DUE 051195 POC Barbara Camp (301) 975-6338, Ruth Maris (301) 975-6344 The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Gaithersburg, MD, has a requirement for a contractor to furnish a battery-powered phased array doppler sodar, with the following principal features: Average range 1600 ft (500 m); 12V battery powered; Average power consumption less than 25 watts; System weight without battery less than 100lbs (45 kg); Automatic real-time data validation; Precision of at least 3 percent on wind speed and 3 degrees on wind direction; Wind speed range to 67 mph (30 m/s); Adjustable number of gates and gate thickness; Multiple thickness coding; Automatic fixed echo detection; Fast Fourier Transform doppler detection by software; Standard display and recording of echo strength, wind speed, wind direction, and vertical speed; Operation from a notebook computer; Ability to output data to disk and screen; Software options for Sigma w, Sigma Theta, and inversion detection. Delivery is required within 60 - 90 days after award of the contract, FOB Destination, Gaithersburg, MD. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency--Please request copies of the solicitation in writing. Faxes are acceptable and can be sent to (301) 963-7732. (0107)

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