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

43 -- BB-4 PUMPS AND FOOT VALVES SOL R1-16-97-481 DUE 030497 POC Contact Point, Audrey Boller, 406/329-3764, Contracting Officer, Joan A. McNab, 406/329-3766 The Forest Service requires supply of BB-4 Pumps and 2" aluminum foot valves for the Model 52 Fire Engine Unit at the Aerial Fire Depot, Missoula, MT. The contract will be indefinite quantity, indefinite delivery. The first delivery orders will be placed in May 1997 and delivery will be FOB origin. This acquisition is by means other than full and open competition under the authority 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), only one responsible source. Procurement is intended with Wildfire Pacific Inc., Seattle, WA in April 1997. Contract time is one calendar year with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. Interested parties may respond by submitting a written proposal concerning their capabilities by March 4, 1997 and refer to R1-16-97-481. See Note 22. (0013)

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