USDA Forest Service, PO Box 2750, Asheville, NC 28802

58 -- FIELD KITS FOR GPS SOL RFQ SE-97-123 DUE 091697 POC Nancy H. Meadows, Procurement Assistant, 704/257-4297, FAX 704/257-4876; Jan Walthall, Contracting Officer, 704/257-4293 The Forest Health unit of the Southern Research Station is proposing to purchase 131 field kits for GPS from Thimble Navigation (#17737-45 Scoutmaster Flash and #19638-03 Accessory Kit-Magnetic). Estimated price range is $25,000 to $100,000. All responsible parties may submit an offer which will be considered. Submit requests for solicitation, in writing or by fax, to Nancy H. Meadows at the address shown in block 7. See Note 22. (0226)

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