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66 -- RADIOSONDES SOL 51-DGNW-0-90063 POC Mary Watson, Procurement Technician, 301/713-0823 or Edward F. Tennant, Jr., Contracting Officer, 301/713-0823 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Weather Service (NWS) has a requirement for new and reconditioned 1680 MHz (ART) Type IIA radiosondes and associated interface units. Only radiosonde models which are included on the current Qualified Products List may be offered in response to this solicitation. The Government may make multiple awards from the solicitation if beneficial to the Government. The envisioned contract(s) will be on an indefinite quantity basis and will be for an ordering period of approximately 16 months with one option year. The estimated quantities of radiosondes to be acquired for the base period and the option period are approximately 85,753 and 50,842, respectively. Solicitation 51-DGNW-0-90063 will be issued on or about July 14, 2000 and will close on or about August 14, 2000. See Notes 12, 23 and 26. Posted 06/23/00 (W-SN468083). (0175)

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