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X -- TRAVEL AND EXPENSES FOR ATMOSPHERIC MEASUREMENTS SOL NRMGB000900083MB POC Michelle Bernal, Purchasing Agent, (303) 497-3983 or FAX (303) 497-3163 E-MAIL: NOAA; MASC Acquisition Management, Michelle.A.Bernal@noaa.gov. The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Aeronomy Laboratory, intends to award a sole source contract to the Pennsylvania State University for the travel and on-site expenses related to the performance of atmospheric measurements of hydroxyl and hydroperoxy radical concentrations at the Cornelia Fort Monitoring site as part of the Southern Oxidants Study Field Campaign to be conducted in Nashville, TN during the summer of 1999. Measurements will be made at 10 meters above the surface using laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) on a continuous basis for a period of four weeks beginning on June 15, 1999. Total hydroxyl radical loss rate and hydroperoxy radical deposition rate will also be determined. Atmospheric radical concentrations obtained in this urban area will be contrasted with similar measurements performed by Dr. Brune of Pennsylvania State University in a rural area. The measured radical concentrations will be compared with predictions obtained using air quality computer models. The measurement results and their subsequent interpretation will be published in the peer-reviewed literature within two years. This is a cooperative effort between Pennsylvania State University and NOAA. This contract will cover travel and on-site expenses, the University will cover all other expenses associated with this work. This procurement is being conducted per FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This synopsis is issued for information only. No competitive solicitation is planned. No award will be made on the basis of requests in response to this notice. Information submitted in response to this notice will be used solely to determine whether or not use of competitive procedures to fulfill this requirement would be in the Government's best interest and must address qualifications pertinent to this requirement. Terms and Conditions and agency level protest procedures can be found on web site http: netsite.esa.doc.gov/oam. Hard copy in full text available from office address and phone number listed in notice. Anticipated Award date will be February 19, 1999. Posted 02/03/99 (D-SN294039). (0034)

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