NASA Awards Bridge Contract for Multidisciplinary Engineering and Technical Services

NASA has awarded a bridge contract to AS and D Inc. of Greenbelt, Md., for continued multidisciplinary engineering and technical services until a follow-on contract is awarded at the agency's Goddard Space Flight Center, also in Greenbelt.

Known as Multidisciplinary Engineering and Technical Services II Bridge (METS 2 Bridge), this is a cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity contract with an ordering value ranging from a minimum of $5 million to a maximum of $90 million and a period of performance extending from Oct. 22 through April 30, 2015. There is one $20 million option for a one-year extension through Sept. 30, 2015.

AS & D Inc. will continue its systems engineering support for several operating divisions in Goddard's Applied Engineering and Technology Directorate, including mechanical systems; software management; instrument systems and technology; electrical engineering; and mission engineering and systems analysis. This support includes the formulation, design, development, flight and non-flight fabrication, integration, test, verification, and operation of components, subsystems, systems, science instruments, and complete spacecraft for multiple projects.

Task orders issued under the METS 2 Bridge contract provide critical support to a wide range of NASA programs and projects including the James Webb Space Telescope; the Magnetosphere Multiscale mission; the Global Precipitation Measurement mission; Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites; the Ice, Cloud, Land Elevation Satellite II/Atlas mission; and the Mars Atmosphere Volatile Evolution mission.

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SUBSCRIBER - Technical Writer , Markham ON

Role Summary/Purpose: 

The Technical Writer works closely with developers, product managers, and project managers to create and revise customer documentation for new and existing power distribution products.

Essential Responsibilities: 

 As an individual contributor, the Technical writer is responsible for the documentation of hardware, software, and firmware products.

 As a part of the Technical Documentation team, the Technical Writer contributes to continuing improvement of the documentation tool set and the documentation development process.

 Concurrently manage multiple projects monitoring progress and quality and ensure schedule requirements are met

Qualifications/Requirements: 

 A university degree or diploma, preferably in engineering/technology related discipline

 Minimum 5 years of experience as a Technical Writer

 Minimum 5 years of experience with substation control, distribution automation products and systems and associated configuration tools and software

 High level of competence in FraneMaker, both structured and unstructured

 Familiarity with DITA/XML and CorelDraw is an asset

 Excellent written, graphic and oral communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

 Able to work in an independent manner utilizing sound judgment to make decisions

 Hardware and software technology and use

 Safety and electro-magnetic compatibility compliance standards

 Multi-language skills are desirable

 Knowledge of product life cycle management processes and systems

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NZD/USD Technical Analysis 03.29.2013

By Ilya Spivak, Currency Strategist 29 March 2013 07:52 GMT NZD/USD Technical Analysis– Prices put in a bearish Dark Cloud Cover candlestick pattern below resistance at 0.8391, marked by the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement and sitting in close proximity to the upside objective implied by an inverted Head and Shoulders pattern completed last week (0.8401). The setup hints a move lower may be ahead. Near-term support is at 0.8347, the 50% Fib, with a drop below that targeting the 38.2% level at 0.8303. Alternatively, a push above resistance aims for the 76.4% retracement at 0.8445.

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29 March 2013 07:52 GMT

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USD/CHF Technical Analysis 03.29.2013

USD/CHF Technical Analysis- Prices pulled back from resistance at 0.9558, marked by the 38.2% Fibonacci expansion and the underside of a formerly broken rising trend line. Near-term support is at 0.9479, the 23.6% expansion, with a reversal back beneath that eyeing 0.9382. Alternatively, a push above resistance targets the 50% level at 0.9622.

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US Dollar Technical Analysis 03.29.2013

US Dollar Technical Analysis– Prices are testing falling trend line resistance at 10475, with a break higher exposing the 23.6% Fibonacci expansion at 10518. Near-term support is at 10420, the 23.6% retracement level. A drop beneath that aims for the 38.2% mark at 10324.

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EUR/USD Technical Analysis 03.29.2013

EUR/USD Technical Analysis– Prices broke below support at 1.2843, the 23.6% Fibonacci expansion, exposing the 38.2% level at 1.2716. A further drop below that aims for the 50% Fib at 1.2614. The 1.2843 level has been recast as near-term resistance, with a move back above that eyeing a rising channel top at 1.3007.

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GBP/USD Technical Analysis 03.28.2013

GBP/USD Technical Analysis - Prices put in a bearish Dark Cloud Cover candlestick on a retest of resistance marked by a falling trend line set from the January 2 swing high and the recently broken multi-year range bottom at the 1.53 figure. Near-term support is at 1.5120, the 23.6% Fibonacci expansion, with a break below that targeting the 38.2% level at 1.4873. Trend line resistance is now at 1.5222. We continue to hold short.

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EUR/USD Technical Analysis 03.28.2013

By Ilya Spivak, Currency Strategist 28 March 2013 10:33 GMT EUR/USD Technical Analysis– Prices broke below support at 1.2843, the 23.6% Fibonacci expansion, exposing the 38.2% level at 1.2716. A further drop below that aims for the 50% Fib at 1.2614. The 1.2843 level has been recast as near-term resistance, with a move back above that eyeing a rising channel top at 1.3014.

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Crude Oil Weekly Technical Outlook

Crude oil stayed in range below 98.24 last week. With daily MACD staying below signal line, 98.24 should be a short term top and deeper decline is in favor. Below 94.97 will confirm this case and should bring deeper pull back to 55 days EMA (now at 92.47) and below. On the upside, break of 98.24 is needed to confirm rally resumption. Otherwise, near term outlook is neutral at best.

In the bigger picture, price actions from 114.83 are viewed as a triangle consolidation pattern, no change in this view. And, such consolidation could still be in progress and Crude oil remains bounded in the converging range. Nonetheless, the pattern should be close to completion and an upside breakout should be seen soon. Above 100.42 will strongly suggest that whole rebound from 33.29 has resumed for above 114.83. And in case of another fall, strong support should be seen above 77.28 to bring rebound.

In the long term picture, crude oil is in a long term consolidation pattern from 147.27, with first wave completed at 33.2. The corrective structure of the rise from 33.2 indicates that it's second wave of the consolidation pattern. While it could make another high above 114.83, we'd anticipate strong resistance ahead of 147.24 to bring reversal for the third leg of the consolidation pattern.

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Natural Gas Weekly Technical Outlook

ONG Focus | Technical | Written by Oil N' Gold | Sat Feb 16 13 07:37 ET

Natural gas finally broke through the medium term rising trend line last week and closed below. The development suggest that whole up trend from 1.1902 has completed at 3.933 after hitting long term channel resistance. Further decline is now expected as long as 3.323 minor resistance holds, to 3.05 first. Break will resume the whole decline from 3.933 and should target 100% projection of 3.933 to 3.05 from 3.645 at 2.762 next.

In the bigger picture, the bounce off from the long term falling channel resistance for 6.108 retained the case that such decline isn't finished. Break of 2.575 support should make a new low below 1.902 to extend the whole long term down trend. Nonetheless, strong rebound from 2.575, followed by break of 3.933 resistance, will revive that case of long term reversal and target a test on 4.983 key resistance.

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Crude Oil Weekly Technical Outlook

Crude oil stayed in range below 98.24 last week. With daily MACD staying below signal line, 98.24 should be a short term top and deeper decline is in favor. Below 94.97 will confirm this case and should bring deeper pull back to 55 days EMA (now at 92.47) and below. On the upside, break of 98.24 is needed to confirm rally resumption. Otherwise, near term outlook is neutral at best.

In the bigger picture, price actions from 114.83 are viewed as a triangle consolidation pattern, no change in this view. And, such consolidation could still be in progress and Crude oil remains bounded in the converging range. Nonetheless, the pattern should be close to completion and an upside breakout should be seen soon. Above 100.42 will strongly suggest that whole rebound from 33.29 has resumed for above 114.83. And in case of another fall, strong support should be seen above 77.28 to bring rebound.

In the long term picture, crude oil is in a long term consolidation pattern from 147.27, with first wave completed at 33.2. The corrective structure of the rise from 33.2 indicates that it's second wave of the consolidation pattern. While it could make another high above 114.83, we'd anticipate strong resistance ahead of 147.24 to bring reversal for the third leg of the consolidation pattern.

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Gold Weekly Technical Outlook

Gold dropped sharply last week, especially on Friday and breached 1600 level before closing at 1610.3. The development is confirmed with the view that fall from 1798.1 is still in progress. Near term outlook stays bearish as long as 1651 minor resistance holds. Current decline should target a test on 1526.7 low next.

In the bigger picture, price actions from 1923.7 high are viewed as a medium term consolidation pattern. There is no indication that such consolidation is finished, and more range trading could be seen. In any case, downside of any falling leg should be contained by 1478.3/1577.4 support zone and bring rebound. Meanwhile, break of 1792.7/1804.4 resistance zone will argue that the long term up trend is possibly resuming for a new high above 1923.7.

In the long term picture, with 1478.3 support intact, there is no change in the long term bullish outlook in gold. While some more medium term consolidation cannot be ruled out, we'd anticipate an eventual break of 2000 psychological level in the long run

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Silver Weekly Technical Outlook

Silver dropped sharply last week and closed below 30 psychological level at 29.80. The development is inline with the case that the fall fro 35.455 isn't finished yet. Further decline would likely be seen to 29.24 support first. Break will confirm this bearish case and would target a test on 26.105 low. On the upside, break of 30.745 is needed to signal short term bottoming. Or outlook will stay cautiously bearish for now.

In the bigger picture, as long as 37.58 resistance holds, price actions from 26.105 are viewed as a consolidation pattern only. And that means, the down trend from 49.82 high isn't over yet and a new low below 26.105 is in favor. Though, break of 37.58 will dampen this bearish case and could bring stronger rise back to 49.82 high.

In the long term picture, the main question remains on whether 49.82 is a medium term or long term top. With 61.8% retracement of 8.4 to 49.82 at 24.22 intact, price actions from 49.82 could eventually turn out to be a consolidation only. And a break of 37.58 resistance will significantly increase the odds of a new high above 49.82.

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Gold Weekly Technical Outlook

Gold dropped sharply last week, especially on Friday and breached 1600 level before closing at 1610.3. The development is confirmed with the view that fall from 1798.1 is still in progress. Near term outlook stays bearish as long as 1651 minor resistance holds. Current decline should target a test on 1526.7 low next.

In the bigger picture, price actions from 1923.7 high are viewed as a medium term consolidation pattern. There is no indication that such consolidation is finished, and more range trading could be seen. In any case, downside of any falling leg should be contained by 1478.3/1577.4 support zone and bring rebound. Meanwhile, break of 1792.7/1804.4 resistance zone will argue that the long term up trend is possibly resuming for a new high above 1923.7.

In the long term picture, with 1478.3 support intact, there is no change in the long term bullish outlook in gold. While some more medium term consolidation cannot be ruled out, we'd anticipate an eventual break of 2000 psychological level in the long run

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Comex Gold Continuous Contract Monthly Chart

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Crude Oil Weekly Technical Outlook

Crude oil stayed in range below 98.24 last week. With daily MACD staying below signal line, 98.24 should be a short term top and deeper decline is in favor. Below 94.97 will confirm this case and should bring deeper pull back to 55 days EMA (now at 92.47) and below. On the upside, break of 98.24 is needed to confirm rally resumption. Otherwise, near term outlook is neutral at best.

In the bigger picture, price actions from 114.83 are viewed as a triangle consolidation pattern, no change in this view. And, such consolidation could still be in progress and Crude oil remains bounded in the converging range. Nonetheless, the pattern should be close to completion and an upside breakout should be seen soon. Above 100.42 will strongly suggest that whole rebound from 33.29 has resumed for above 114.83. And in case of another fall, strong support should be seen above 77.28 to bring rebound.

In the long term picture, crude oil is in a long term consolidation pattern from 147.27, with first wave completed at 33.2. The corrective structure of the rise from 33.2 indicates that it's second wave of the consolidation pattern. While it could make another high above 114.83, we'd anticipate strong resistance ahead of 147.24 to bring reversal for the third leg of the consolidation pattern.

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Nymex Crude Oil Continuous Contract Weekly Chart

Nymex Crude Oil Continuous Contract Monthly Chart

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Natural Gas Weekly Technical Outlook

ONG Focus | Technical | Written by Oil N' Gold | Sat Feb 16 13 07:37 ET

Natural gas finally broke through the medium term rising trend line last week and closed below. The development suggest that whole up trend from 1.1902 has completed at 3.933 after hitting long term channel resistance. Further decline is now expected as long as 3.323 minor resistance holds, to 3.05 first. Break will resume the whole decline from 3.933 and should target 100% projection of 3.933 to 3.05 from 3.645 at 2.762 next.

In the bigger picture, the bounce off from the long term falling channel resistance for 6.108 retained the case that such decline isn't finished. Break of 2.575 support should make a new low below 1.902 to extend the whole long term down trend. Nonetheless, strong rebound from 2.575, followed by break of 3.933 resistance, will revive that case of long term reversal and target a test on 4.983 key resistance.

Nymex Natural Gas Continuous Contract 4 Hours Chart

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Gold Weekly Technical Outlook (Saturday, 16 March 2013 10:05 ET)Silver Weekly Technical Outlook (Saturday, 16 March 2013 10:05 ET)Crude Oil Weekly Technical Outlook (Saturday, 16 March 2013 10:05 ET)Natural Gas Weekly Technical Outlook (Saturday, 16 March 2013 10:04 ET)Weekly Fundamentals - WTI- Brent Spread Narrowed o... (Saturday, 16 March 2013 02:38 ET)Strong US Data Sent Shares to New Highs (Friday, 15 March 2013 01:03 ET)Economic Calendar 3/15/13 (Thursday, 14 March 2013 22:13 ET)IEA Lowered Global Oil Demand Growth Forecast for ... (Thursday, 14 March 2013 08:50 ET)Crude Weakened on Inventory Increase (Wednesday, 13 March 2013 23:14 ET)Economic Calendar 3/14/13 (Wednesday, 13 March 2013 23:12 ET)

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Silver Weekly Technical Outlook

Silver dropped sharply last week and closed below 30 psychological level at 29.80. The development is inline with the case that the fall fro 35.455 isn't finished yet. Further decline would likely be seen to 29.24 support first. Break will confirm this bearish case and would target a test on 26.105 low. On the upside, break of 30.745 is needed to signal short term bottoming. Or outlook will stay cautiously bearish for now.

In the bigger picture, as long as 37.58 resistance holds, price actions from 26.105 are viewed as a consolidation pattern only. And that means, the down trend from 49.82 high isn't over yet and a new low below 26.105 is in favor. Though, break of 37.58 will dampen this bearish case and could bring stronger rise back to 49.82 high.

In the long term picture, the main question remains on whether 49.82 is a medium term or long term top. With 61.8% retracement of 8.4 to 49.82 at 24.22 intact, price actions from 49.82 could eventually turn out to be a consolidation only. And a break of 37.58 resistance will significantly increase the odds of a new high above 49.82.

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