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A -- DEVELOP WATER VAPOR MONITORING SYSTEM SOL MGM-603026 DUE 061096 POC Doris Turner, 303-497-3872; Fax: 303-497-3163 The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is collaborating with other environmental research laboratory organizations to develop a real-time water vapor monitoring system using Global Positioning System (GPS) and requires continuation of GPS training and data processing services using GAMIT software. Requirements are: to perform research on prediction of PGS precise orbits; reduce global and regional tracking data retrieval times and implement a real-time precipitable water (PW) system capability. Interested sources proposing to supply equivalent services must submit a written qualifications statement clearly establishing capability to meet the above requirements within 15 days from the date of this synopsis. Scripps Institution of Oceanography, La Jolla, CA is considered the only known qualified source to supply the required services. In the absence of other qualified sources, it is the intent of the Government to award a sole source contract on the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253 (c)(1) to Scripps as this source is considered to be the only responsible source and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. (0143)

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