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

F -- HAND TREE PLANTING SOL R1-16-98-565Q DUE 030298 POC Contact Point, Judy Martin, 406/329-3889, Contracting Officer, Michael R. Blinn, 406/329-3756 The Forest Service requires hand tree planting of approximately 211 acres on the Darby Ranger District, Bitterroot National Forest, Ravalli County, MT. This project will be advertised as a written quotation and will be solicited under the Simplified Acquisition Procurement (SAP) rules. A site visit is scheduled for October 23, 1997. Quotes are due March 2, 1998. The estimated start work date is May 4, 1998. The performance period is 28 calendar days. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered. The proposed project is a 100 percent small business set-aside. (0287)

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