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L -- MAINTENANCE SUPPORT FOR THE PASSAIC FLOOD WARNING SYSTEM IN NEW JERSEY SOL 98-3142 DUE 010898 POC Vivian Smith, (301) 713-0853 Larry Frazier (301) 713-0851 NOAA/National Weather Service (NWS) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Jonach Electronics, Inc. to assist in the network configuration, maintenance, and training for the computer equipment in the Passaic Flood Warning System (PFWS). The PFWS is a computer/communications network which conveys hydrologic and meteorologic data throughout New Jersey. A network of sensors detect rainfall and changes in stream levels. Some sensors are interrogated by dial-up modem, while others transmit real time information by VHF radio to sensor repeaters. The contractor shall be the primary focal point to diagnose and troubleshoot operational problems associated with the system. on an ongoing basis. In this capacity, the contractor shall act as the first line trouble-shooter of communications or computer problems associated with the PFWS. The contractor independently assesses the problem, and determines the proper course of corrective action. This may involve "hands-on" corrective action by the contractor, calls or meetings with appropriate Federal, State or local personnel to solicit assistance or review options, or conveying informa- tion to independent software or communications subcontractors under contract to NWS. The contractor shall be responsible for monitoring the quality and performance of the communications network on a routine basis. The contractor shall note any unusual conditions, such as high communications bit error rates, unexpected or incorrect rain or stream level reports, redundant message traffic, erroneous alarms, etc. and initiate further inquiries, or corrective action. The contractor shall provide a status report to network users of the corrective action taken. Any other offerors that have the ability to provide this type of service are invited to submit information as to their capabilities and any other pertinent data to the address above, to be received no later than 15 days after the date of this notice. No solicitation document exists; therefore a request for such document will not be considered. Award will be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. (Reference No. 98-3142) Vivian K. Smith (0358)

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