U. S. Department of Commerce, National Data Buoy Center, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-6000

L -- NATIONAL DATA BUOY CENTER TECHNICAL SERVICES SOL 52-QANW-0-00402 DUE 112399 POC Penny S. Parker, (228) 688-1705 E-MAIL: Contact the Contracting Officer via e-mail at the, Penny.Parker@noaa.gov. Services to be provided to the National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. The functions to be performed include the operation, maintenance and repair of environmental data buoy networks; operation of the NDBC facilities; testing of existing and new buoy systems and equipment; data processing and transmission; buoy logistics support; quality assurance, environmental compliance and safety; configuration management; technical publications; and special engineering and scientific support for new technology, development, and test programs. The contractor will be expected to provide approximately, 115 to 120 employees for the management, technical, administrative, and clerical staff to accomplish these functions. Contract award will be for the period of 07/01/2000 -- 06/30/2001, with four one-year priced options. The SIC for this procurement is 8744. The contractor, if a large business, will be expected to submit a subcontracting plan for utilization of small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned businesses in accordance with Public Law 95-507. Details for a site visit will be given in the Request for Proposals (RFP). Copies of the solicitation will be provided only in response to written or faxed requests (228) 688-3153. Telephone requests will not be honored. Posted 09/03/99 (W-SN376535). (0246)

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