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M -- SUTOMATED SURFACE OBSERVING SYSTEM (ASOS) WEATHER OBSERVATION BACKUP SERVICES SOL VARIOUS-SEE BELOW DUE 061400 POC Procurement Technicians (303.497.3221) E-MAIL: to request a copy of the invitation for bids, bid.tech@noaa.gov. Collect, document, and disseminate backup and augmented Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) weather observations at the following locations (applicable solicitation number follows each location): Mobile, AL (51RANW100006) -- Jackson, MS (51RANW100005) -- Albuquerque, NM (51RANW100003) -- San Juan, PR (51RANW100004) -- Tallahassee, FL (51RANW100001) -- Jacksonville, FL (51RANW100002) -- Shreveport, LA (51RANW100007) -- Corpus Christi, TX (51RANW100008). Requirement calls for 24-hour per day, seven-day per week coverage (observations). It is anticipated that eight (8) firm fixed price contracts with base years and four option years for each location/contract will be awarded. This is a 100% small business set-aside; see Numbered Note 1. Posted 04/27/00 (W-SN449212). (0118)

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