USDA, Forest Service, Lolo National Forest, Attn: Contracting, Building 24, Fort Missoula, Missoula, MT 59804

F -- HAND TREE PLANTING SOL R1-16-97-080Q DUE 030497 POC Contact Point, Judy Martin, 406/329-3889, Contracting Officer, Joan A. McNab, 406/329-3766 The Forest Service requires hand tree planting of approximately 320 acres on the Ninemile Ranger District, Lolo National Forest, Missoula County, Montana. Prospective quoters interested in visiting the site shall meet at the Ninemile Ranger District on October 17, 1996 at 8:00 a.m.. Contact John Anderson at (406) 626-5201 before 4:00 p.m. on October 16, 1996 if you plan to attend. This project will be advertised as a written quotation and will be solicited under the new Simplified Acquisition Procurement (SAP) rules. Quotes are due March 4, 1997. Estimated start work date is April 7, 1997. The performance period is approximately 40 calendar days. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered. (0283)

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