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A -- RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT SOL 901290 DUE 082299 POC Sally Huber 301-713-0855A U. S. Dept of Commerce/NOAA/NWS/Office of Hydrology, proposes to negotiate on a non-competitive basis with RCS Communications, Max Meadows, Va to provide services as a communications consultant to implement system design modifications, and for troubleshooting and maintenance of the integrated flood observing and warning system (IFLOWS). This is a wide area communications network which uses VHF and UHV radio, microwave, dedicated line, and satellite communications media. Its purpose is to provide two way communications of hydrologic information between Federal, State, and county government offices responsible for emergency management and flood forecasting. Portions of the network are operated by NWS-owned equipment, while others depend upon the technical facilities of various Federal, State, and local entities. Work shall be conducted at points in the thirteen state area of MA. CT. NY. NJ. .MD. OH. VA. WV. NC. SC. TN. and KY. This is a notice of intent and ca A U. S. Dept of Commerce/NOAA/NWS/Office of Hydrology, proposes to negotiate on a non-competitive basis with RCS Communications, Max Meadows, Va to provide services as a communications consultant to implement system design modifications, and for troubleshooting and maintenance of the integrated flood observing and warning system (IFLOWS). This is a wide area communications network which uses VHF and UHV radio, microwave, dedicated line, and satellite communications media. Its purpose is to provide two way communications of hydrologic information between Federal, State, and county government offices responsible for emergency management and flood forecasting. Portions of the network are operated by NWS-owned equipment, while others depend upon the technical facilities of various Federal, State, and local entities. Work shall be conducted at points in the thirteen state area of MA. CT. NY. NJ. .MD. OH. VA. WV. NC. SC. TN. and KY. This is a notice of intent and cannot be considered a solicitation, therefore no solicitation documents exist. Award will be made using Simplified Acquisition. Reference 901290. Posted 08/12/99 (W-SN366717). (0224)

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