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52 -- MULTI-PARAMETER OCEANOGRAPHIC MONITORING INSTRUMENT SOL NCND6011000016SLW DUE 060800 POC Sharon Walker 816-426-7267 x241 FAX 816-426-7530 The U. S. Department of Commerce, NOAA intends to procure for six (6) water quality instruments. Instruments will be deployed in seawater on mounting hardware attached to the seafloor, in depths ranging from 60 feet to 150 feet. The instruments must be robust, self-contained and be easily protable. Instruments will remain in situ for periods up to six months and must have the capabilty to log and store hourly data on each parameter internally for this period. The instruments will provide data for the following parameters: temperature, conductivity/salinity, dept, pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, and ambient light (Photosynthetically Active Radiation). Instruments will provide data utilizing a RS232 interface. Any connectors must have the capability to be deployed underwater. A service agreement must be included for a period of up to 2 years, with an option for extension. The monitoring instruments will be purchased under the guidelines of FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. A copy of the Request For Quotation (RFQ) will be available on or about June 8, 2000. Request may be faxed to 816-426-7530. Posted 05/23/00 (W-SN457918). (0144)

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