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V -- CALL-WHEN-NEEDED (CWN) HELICOPTER SERVICE. Sol R1-95-13 due 042595. To request package, 406/329-3007. For further information contact Contracting Officer, Miley Sutherland, 406/329-3530. The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Region, Missoula, Montana, intends to acquire contractor-owned, contractor-operated, Call-When-Needed (CWN), Type III, Helicopter Service for wildland fire suppression and administrative flights Helicopter shall be certificated in normal and transport category. Helicopter shall carry fully rated capacity of passengers and/or cargo as determined by the Standard Interagency Load Calculation. Contractor shall be certified under Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Parts 133, 135, and 137. Helicopter shall be based within one (1) hour flight time from Missoula International Airport. Firm, fixed price contract(s). Multiple awards possible. Contract(s) for one year, with two one-year options. Solicitation to be released on or about 03-24-95. Solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB). For copy of solicitation call 406/329-3007. (062)

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