National Park Service Colorado Plateau System Support Off, 12795 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80228, Attn: JD Clark

A -- AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING ASSISTANCE SOL RP1270-96-007. Due 040296. POC Shirley Norton, 303/969-2748, Contract Specialist, James D. Clark, Contracting Officer. The National Park Service seeks technical assistance for the operation and maintenance of the NPS gaseous pollutant monitoring program and its possible enhancement plus the operation of the data validation center. Tasks include general network program supervision; semi-annual calibration and maintenance trips; first-line troubleshooting via an ``800'' number; site selection and installation; maintenance and spare parts inventory; instrument acceptance testing, modification and repair; training; assistance in standard operating procedures development; polling of data; database operation; validation and reporting of data. The network consists of 34 automated stations in 26 units of the National Park System where ozone and meteorological parameters are measured (2 stations have SO2 analyzers also), 14 sites for passive ozone measurements, and 3 enhanced monitoring sites measuring low-concentration levels of 03, CO, NOx/NOy, SO2, and VOC. The RFP will be issued approximately April 2, 1996. This acquisition is solicited under full and open competition. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. For information about receiving a solicitation package please contact Mary Sampson at 303/969-2750 OR you may request a solicitation package by sending a request via fax to 303/969-2795. (075)

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