USDA Forest Service, Room 710 N, Procurement & Property, 1720 Peachtree Rd., NW, Atlanta, GA 30367-9102

J -- EXCLUSIVE USE HELICOPTER SERVICES FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION SOL R8-97-06 POC FAX request for bidding documents to (404) 347-3318. Call Shirlie Cook (404) 347-2669 for bid related questions. Call Melvin Booker (404) 347-2667 for technical information. Provide exclusive use helicopter services of two type III Helicopters (Bell 206B III or equivalent) and two fuel trucks with drivers. Helicopters should have water buckets, (long lines and remote hooks Optional) for use in prescribe burning, fire suppression activities, aerial ignition and other administrative uses George Washington/Jefferson National Forest in Virginia. Helicopters, pilots, fuel trucks and drivers must all be Interagency Fire Carded with a minimum of four passengers seating capacity, capable of hovering in-ground effect 1,450 pounds and out-of-ground effect 1,200 pounds non-jetable load at 5,000 feet at 86 degrees fahrenheit. Estimated 52 day contract periods starting March 10. Helicopter, Bid Item I, is to be at the Shenandoah Valley Airport in Staunton, VA. Helicopter, Bid Item II, is to be at the Virginia-Highlands Airport in Abingdon, VA. Bids will be accepted for either or both Bid Items. Award will be made on lowest bid per Bid Item, and may result in two contract awards. The estimate closing date is January 23, 1997. This is a 100% small business set-aside. (0339)

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