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66 -- WOCE STANDARD DRIFTERS SOL 52WCNR806036SH DUE 061098 POC Sharon K. Hall (816) 426-7267 ext. 231 The U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA intends to procure 158 WOCE/SVP drifters. These units are WOCE standard drifters using the ARGOS transmission system to send data using a 90 second transmission interval with a 33 1/3% duty cycle. The drifters will use a Holey Sock drogue tethered at 15 meters (center of the drogue). Other sensors are Sea Surface Temperature, Submergence and Battery Voltage. Delivery of the drifters is required within 90 days after award of a contract. Solicitation No. 52WCNR806036SH will be available on or around May 11, 1998. Standard Industrial Classification Code 3829 is applicable. This is a Small Business Set-aside. All requests for this solicitation shall be in writing. Requests may be sent via facsimile telephone number (816) 426-7530. The Government may elect to award a single contract or to award multiple contracts for the same supplies to two or more sources under this solicitation. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be conisdered by the agency. (0111)

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