USDA Forest Service, National Interagency Fire Center, 3833 S. Development Ave., Rm. 222, Boise, ID 83705-5354

X -- PILOTS AND COPILOTS SOL IFB 49-97-01 DUE 040197 POC Jan McCluskey 208/387-5612 Company to supply pilots and copilots to fly Government owned Shorts 330 (C-23A Sherpa) aircraft (10 crews) for transporting and dropping smokejumpers, paracargo, and other administrative flights as assigned. Contractor to be responsible for providing pilot personnel, scheduling, training, payroll, supervision, etc. Approximately 110 days in Mandatory Availability period and optional use during rest of year at various locations, primarily in the western United States and Alaska. Contract period for 1 year with options for four (4) additional renewal years. When calling, be prepared to state name, address, and solicitation number. All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered. (0021)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0081 19970124\X-0001.SOL)