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B -- ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND ASSESSMENTS SOL 98-1177 DUE 041498 POC Sally Huber, 301-713-0855, Lawrence Frazier 301-713-0851 B -- The U.S. Dept of Commerce/NOAA proposes to negotiate on a non-competitive basis using Simplified Acquisition Procedures with Hydex Corporation, VA. For phase 2 of the Improvement in Methods to Adjust US Solid Precipitation Records. Perform additionl analysis of the ETA model wind output for use in the adjusting solid precipitation measurements at climate stations. Develop and test more accurate methods for adjusting daily measurements of solid precipitation for the climate stations in the U.S. Present a paper on the results of the investigation during Phase 1 and Phase 2. Vendors who believe they can provide the required services are invited to submit, in writing, and affirmative response must be received no later than 15 days after the publication of this synopsis. No solicitation documents exists: therefore, a request for such documents will be not be considered. (Reference 8-1177) (0085)

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