USDA, Forest Service, Helena National Forest, 2880 Skyway Drive, Helena MT 59601

68 -- CHEMICAL FIRE RETARDANT SOL IFB R1-12-96-007 DUE 032696 POC Kathy Kuharski, Purchasing Agent, 406-449-5201. Furnish, store, mix, and load long term fire retardent qualified under Forest Service, USDA, Spec. 5100-00304a, February 1986. Location: Helena Regional Airport, Lewis & Clark County, Helena, MT. Fire retardent is for application of forest and brushland fires by aircraft or ground fire equipment. No minimum or maximum quantities are guaranteed. Contract duration is for one year with option to renew for 2 additional years. Effective date approximately June 1, 1996. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. Not set-aside for small business. (0030)

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