USDA, Forest Service, P.O. Box 2750, Asheville, NC 28802

A -- WILDLIFE DETECTION SYSTEM SOL RFQ SE-96-26 DUE 031196. Contact Nancy H. Meadows, 704/257-4297, FAX 704/257-4876; Contracting Officer, Alan R. Moore, 704/257-4291. The USDA Forest Service, in conjunction with the Bureau of Land Management and the USDI Fish and Wildlife Service, is interested in receiving proposals for basic research in wildfire detection systems. This research consists of a literature synthesis of synthesis of existing wildfire detection equipment and systems available (including military) that can detect small wildland fires (10 square feet) through a vegetative canopy from a distance of greater than 10 miles and under varying meteorological and smoke conditions. Award will be based on a competitive selection of proposals submitted as a result of this notice resulting from a peer and/or scientific review. All offerors capable of satisfying the Government's needs are invited to submit a proposal. Submit requests for solicitation, in writing or by fax, to Nancy H. Meadows at the address shown in block 7. (051)

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