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66 -- WOCE/SVPB DRIFTERS SOL NRMGD000900693SWT POC Sharon Webster-Tyson 816-426-7129 ext. 222 E-MAIL: Sharon.K.Tyson@noaa.gov-, Sharon.K.Tyson@NOAA.GOV. The U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA intends to procure 25 WOCE/SVPB Drifters. These drifters are WOCE standard drifters with barometric pressure sensors with continuous duty cycle using ARGOS transmission for data. The drifter shall consist of a main surface float, a thether/drogue system, sensor/data collection system, and Argos transmitter. The drifter shall be capable of operating unattended for periods of time of up to twelve (12) months and shall report data through the TIROS(ARGOS) satellite system for data dissemination and platform position determination. The drifters will be purchased under the guidelines of FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions Procedures. A copy of the Request For Quotation (RFQ) will be available on or about January 14, 1999. Request may be faxed to 816-426-7530. Posted 12/30/98 (W-SN284107). (0364)

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