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R -- AUTOMATED SURFACE OBSERVING SYSTEM (ASOS) COOPERATORS WEATHER OBSERVATIONS AND RELATED SERVICES, NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OFFICE, LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY SOL 51WCNW606033BLM DUE 010596 POC Betty L. Morris (816) 426-7267 x234 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, Lexington, Kentucky. The 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 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 options to extend performance for two consecutive 12-month periods. Solicitation will be issued on or about December 5, 1995. The anticipated performance for the basic award period is March 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. (0318)

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