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V -- RENTAL OF HELICOPTER WITH PILOT SOL 53-M-APHIS-97 DUE 021397 POC POC: Patricia Harris is the Contracting Officer. For technical information contact Barbara Knotz at (612) 370-2201. E-MAIL: B. Knotz, bknotz@aphis.usda.gov. The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Animal Damage Control (ADC), Predator Control Program intends to acquire helicopter rental with pilot for services in San Angelo, Texas and/or Uvalde, Texas for the period beginning April 15, 1997 through September 30, 1997 and will include three (3) Option Year Periods. This is a 100% total set-aside for small business. A fixed price indefinite delivery contract will result. F. O. B. Destination. The solicitation will be released on or about January 13, 1997. For a copy of the Solicitation, submit written of FAXed request stating name, address, telephone number and solicitation number. FAX requests to the Contracting Section at Area Code (612) 370-2106. Telephone requests will not be accepted. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. A limited number of solicitations will be issued for this procurement, with priority given to firms on our established bidders list. Firms which do not receive a copy of the solicitation will receive a Solicitation Mailing List Application, Standard Form 129. Upon receipt of a completed application, we will add yor name to our bidders list for consideration for a one year period after date of the submission. A copy of the solicitation will be available in this office for review. (0344)

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