R -- Evaluation and testing of OPUS-RS software module

The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Geodetic Survey (NGS) has a requirement for a contractor to perform evaluation and testing of the OPUS-RS module to assure proper functionality before its final implementation on the NGS web site. The requirement includes the following primary and auxiliary tasks: 1. testing the new, high-resolution NGS ionosphere models-ICON and MAGIC with the OPUS rapid static (OPUS-RS) module 2. analysis of the two following approaches of the impact of the tropospheric correction estimation method on the rover position in the rapid-static solution. (1)TZD estimation using meteorological observations and tropospheric models (2) providing interpolated TZD estimation to the user receiver location. 3. detailed performance testing and analysis of a new software module required in order to develop standards and specifications of the OPUS-RS module and ensure its reliability. The Period of Performance is for six months from date of award. This requirement is not set aside for small business. The NAICS code is 541690 and the corresponding size standard is $6.0 million. The solicitation will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website on or after July 11, 2005. Please register for notification on this website if you are interested in being notified when the RFQ is released. Inquiries regarding this notice can be submitted in writing by fax to 301-713-0806 or by e-mail to [email protected].