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D -- MODIFICATION AND TRANSITION OF DATA FROM AN OCEANOGRAPHIC DATABASE SOL RFQ971-35440-921 DUE 112197 POC Maria L. Westman, Contract Specialist, Phone (301) 286-0532, Fax (301) 286-1739, Email Maria.L.Westman.1@gsfc.nasa.gov -- Deborah A. Martin, Contract Specialist, Phone (301)286-5387, Fax (301)286-1739, Email Deborah.A.Martin.2@gsfc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://procurement.nasa.gov/EPS/GSFC/date.html#RFQ971-35440-921. E-MAIL: Maria L. Westman, Maria.L.Westman.1@gsfc.nasa.gov. NASA/GSFC plans to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for modifications and transition of data from an oceanographic database of in situ and simulated in situ 14C-based primary productivity measurements. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). NASA/GSFC intends to obtain these services from Brookhaven National Laboratory, P.O. Box 5000, Upton, New York, 11973-5000. This work is critical to the development of productivity algorithms for the NASA SeaWiFS/MODIS ocean color sensors and the intercalibration of these algorithms within the scientific community is the establishment of common, high quality productivity databases of oceanographic measurements. It is essential to provide the continuity required for advancements in algorithm development. The overall purpose of this task is to modify the current database, incorporate additional methodologically consistent data into the database, and prepare the database for transition to the SCF at NASA. An oceanographic database of in situ and simulated in situ 14C-based primary productivity measurements has been assembled and utilized for algorithm development at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL). This database has the advantage of being relatively consistent methodologically in the measurement protocols used between studies. The database also includes measurements of sea surface temperature, euphotic depth, surface irradiance, and chlorophyll concentrations, as well as geographic location and date. The data archive will be distributed through the Science Computing Facility (SCF) at NASA, and BNL would have the availablity in spreadsheet or database format through their homepage on the WWW. BNL already possesses the knowledge and experience required to complete this work successfully and efficiently. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 26. Interested firms have 30 days from the publication of this synopsis to submit in writing to the identified point of contact, their qualifications/capabilities. Such qualifications/capabilities will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. Responses received after the 30 days or without the required information will be considered nonresponsive to the synopsis and will not be considered. A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed effort on a full and open competitive basis, based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. An Ombudsman has been appointed. See Internet Note "B". (0295)

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