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R -- TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SOL 0A-4087 DUE 122999 POC Sandra Souders, (301) 713-0854 R -- The U.S. Dept of Commerce/NWS/International Activities Office intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Allen L. Zack to continue services started in an earlier procurement to work with the International Activities Office staff to provide necessary written documents needed in the planning and coordination of the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) technical assistance activities for international hydro meteorological projects for the Caribbean Region. The contractor's unique expertise in hydrology and knowledge of the Caribbean Islands will enable him to perform the following specific duties: 1) Prepare a brochure on the progress made during 1998 and 1999 in placing scavenger wells and hydro meteorological automatic stations in Turks and Caicos Islands and the potential for additional placements in the Caribbean; 2) Meet with potential donors to determine whether additional scavenger wells and automatic hydro meteorological stations can be supported in the future throughout the Caribbean; 3) Investigate the feasibility of placing an additional scavenger well and automatic hydro meteorological station in Anegada, Anguilla or Cayman Brac, and upon coordination with the International Activities Office, establish a suitable site; 4) Investigate the feasibility of placing an additional scavenger well and automatic hydro meteorological station in Isla de Aves or Swan Island and upon coordination with International Activities Office, establish a suitable site; 5) Develop and maintain a real-time website for data from automatic hydro meteorological stations in the Caribbean; 6) Investigate other priority locations for future best sites, considering the potential for fresh water from scavenger wells and the need for data from automatic hydro meteorological stations; 7) Work closely with the International Activities Office staff on planning, coordination and implementation of project; 8) Prepare a summary report of activities and progress on a quarterly basis to Chief, International Activities Office.Period of Performance will be from date of award through August 1, 2000 on an "as needed" basis. This is a notice of intent and cannot be considered a solicitation; therefore, no solicitation package is available. Award will be made using simplified acquisition procedures. (Reference No. 0A-4087) Posted 12/14/99 (W-SN408402). (0348)

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