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B -- COMPUTE BIOLOGICALLY-WEIGHTED MEASURES OF SOLAR ULTRAVIOLET IRRADIANCE SOL NRMAC000002022JW DUE 090500 POC Jacqueline Wright (303) 497-5282, FAX (303) 497-3163 E-MAIL: NOAA; MASC Acquisitions Management, Jacqueline.S.Wright@noaa.gov. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has a requires services to develop and apply algorithms for deriving biologically weighted UV and total column ozone levels in the Arctic environment. The available data for this work consists primarily of data from Biospherical Instruments=92 GUV monitors. The GUV is a multi filter instrument for use in monitoring UV radiation. Additional available data include satellite, Brewer and Dobson data. Four independent tasks towards meeting this goal have been identified: 1) Develop algorithms for estimating biologically weighted UV levels based on GUV input; 2) Apply UV algorithms throughout Alaska and the Arctic = to estimate biologically weighted UV levels; 3) Develop algorithms for estimating total column ozone based on GUV input; 4) Apply ozone algorithms throughout Alaska and the Arctic. The UV and ozone algorithms are to be tested on available data to prove their robustness to Arctic conditions. Specifically, a variety of Albedo and sun angle issues should be tested to identify the level of uncertainty in = applying these data to Alaska and the Arctic. Skills required to perform these tasks include highly developed skills in radiative transfer; thorough understanding of available UV and ozone data; understanding of biologically relevant UV and familiarity with issues which confound ozone and UV retrieval algorithms. The four tasks are expected to be completed on a reasonable schedule with the tasks ideally being completed within 18 months from the award. Bi-monthly updates and = final reports will be due for each of the four tasks. This announcement/solicitation is being issued under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR Part 13 (NTE $100,000.00) and is not a request for quotes. There is no bid package available. The award decision will be based upon the best value to the Government, with technical merit, past performance and availability being significantly more important than price. Terms and Conditions and agency level protest procedures are referenced at http://netsite.esa.doc.gov.oam. = The Government intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, with the University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Technical questions can be directed to Betsy Weatherhead at (303) 497-6653. JACQUELINE WRIGHT Purchasing Agent Posted 08/21/00 (D-SN488339). (0234)

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