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A -- SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THE DATA SERVICES TEAM (DST) SOL 00-3095 DUE 122299 POC Lawrence Frazier (301) 713-0851 Vivian Smith (301) 713-0853 E-MAIL: Click here to contact Vivian K. Smith, Vivian.K.Smith@agf.noaa.gov.. R -- U.S. Department of Commerce/NOAA/NESDIS Office has a requirement for providing scientific and technical support for the Data Services Team (DST). This team is located in the Direct Services Division of the National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service (NESDIS) which is responsible for NOAA's satellite direct readout services. Major tasking will be in support of scientific and technical support for the GOES Data Collection System program. Contractor will provide scientific/technical support to maintain/improve current DCS operations. Contractor will provide timely operational and technical information about the Data Collection System (DCS) data to the user community. Country will monitor performance of the GOES DCS and provide input to the program manager for evaluation. Contractor will participate in the development of DCS INTERNET capabilities. Contractor will make recommendation for improvements in the user and management interfaces for the GOES DCS System. The contractor consults with the DCS Program Manager, DCS Coordinator and other personnel on the quality of data services based on system performance. He/she works as an interface between the DST and other NESDIS units on the accessibility, usefulness, and applicability of the GOES DCS data. The contractor will participate in planning of a DCS ground system replacement study. The contractor will provide scientific/technical support to address system transition during the modernization phase. Contractor will provide monthly reports on progress on user and management interface planning. The U.s. Department intends to negotiate on a Sole Source basis with Satelliet and Conference of State Legislatures, 444 North Capitol Street, N.W., Suite 515, Washington, D.C. 20001. Award will be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The government anticipates award will be made by December 22, 1999 Contact the POC for official due date and time of offers. (Reference No. 00-3095) Posted 12/10/99 (W-SN407734). (0344)

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