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D -- AUTOMATED INFORMATION SYSTEM DESIGN & INTEGRATION SERVICES SOL 9-4160 DUE 051399 POC Sandra Souders (301) 713-0854 D -- The U.S. Dept. of Commerce/NOAA/NWS intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Distinctive AFWS Designs, Inc. to design and configure a wide area computer network for hydrologic applications using IEEE 802.11 compliant wireless LAN equipment. The network will be used in the Passaic Flood Warning System throughout New Jersey. The proposed contractor meets the following specified requirements: 1)Knowledge/experience in the existing network software and hardware configurations, locations, and personnel unique to the Passaic Flood Warning System; 2)Knowledge/experience in the QNX V2.2 operating system, DataCommand, ExpressIt, and Connect2 electronic mail and notification software; 3)Knowledge/experience in wireless local area networks using TCP/IP protocol; 4)Knowledge/experience in interfaces and data formats required to feed the NWS Advanced Weather Information Processing System (AWIPS). Period of Performance: One year from Date of Award. This is a notice of intent and cannot be considered a solicitation, therefore no solicitation package exists. Award will be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. (Reference No. 9-4160) Posted 04/28/99 (W-SN325279). (0118)

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