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V -- HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICE, EXCLUSIVE USE, TYPE III SOL IFB R5-98-05 DUE 021298 POC Contact, Contracting Officer, Caroline Atha, (415)705-2773, for Bids Contact, Cookie Washington (415) 705-2878, Additional Contact, Sheila Georges (415) 705-2829 The USDA, Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region intends to contract for Type III Helicopters for Exclusive Use of the Government at various Bases throughout California. The location and duration are as follows: The mandatory availability period for Chester, Lassen NF 7/01-10/15 or 107 days, Independence Base, Inyo NF is 5/28-9/30 or 125 days, Happy Camp Base, Klamath NF is 6/20-9/30 or 103 days, & Scott Valley is 6/01-9/23 or 117 days, 9 hours of standby per day. Type III Helicopters provide fire suppression support on wildland fire. Fixed price contract, contract period is for one year, with two one year options. Solicitations to be released on or about January 13, 1998. Proposals are due 30 days thereafter. For solicitation submit written request by mail or fax. Fax number is 415/705-2903. (0344)

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