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J -- MAINTENANCE OF SEISMIC INSTRUMENTATION, AND VAX SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SOL RFP 2044 due 030195. Contact Phyllis Yates, Contracting Officer, 9415) 329-4163, FAX (415) 329-5480. The U. S. Geological Survey (USGS) manages several networks in Southern California for earthquake research. The networks presently consist of 178 remote short-period seismic stations comprising 282 components, 2 broad-band seismic stations, 8 strong-motion data loggers, and 10 GPS stations, plus 30 radio receive sites for telemetry. The USGS has an ongoing requirement for repair, calibration, modification, fabrication, and installation of seismic instrumentation to support these networks. It is expected the contractor will provide system technician, team leader, and computer systems manager stationed at the USGS, Pasadena, CA, and qualified field technicians stationed in Southern California. Systems technician performs assembly, repair, and telemetry of earthquake systems. Team leader identifies malfunctioning sites and dispatches field technicians, and repairs instrumentations. Field technicians repair stations on site if possible or return instruments to Pasadena office. Computer systems manager supports 15 node Local Area VAX cluster under OpenVMS operating system used for real-time detection and analysis of earthquakes. Many stations sites are in remote locations accessible only by 4-wheel-drive vehicle or helicopter; USGS will provide 4WD vehicles and assist contractor in arranging for use of Dept. of Interior-contracted helicopters. Expected performance period of three years (including options) beginning 4/1/95. All responsible firms may submit an offer which will be considered. (024)

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