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R -- AUTOMATED SURFACE OBSERVING SYSTEM (ASOS) OBSERVATION PROGRAM AT ASTORIA, OR. SOL 52ABNW700018 DUE 101596 POC For a copy of the solicitation call 206-526-6425. For further information, call Contract Specialist Kristine Hostetler at 206-526-4546 Provide the National Weather Service (NWS) with Certified Weather Observers to augment, back-up and edit the ASOS observations at the WSCMO, Astoria Regional Airport. The contractor shall be required to provide observer(s) in attendance for 16 hours per day from 6 AM until 10PM, 7 days a week, including all holidays. Services are scheduled to commence on January 2, 1997. This proposed procurement is set-aside 100% for small business. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. (0242)

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