USDA FOREST SERVICE, National Interagency Fire Center, 3833 S Development Ave, Rm 222, Boise, ID 83705-5354

F -- REGION 8 TYPE II HELICOPTER SERVICES SOL IFB 49-98-05 DUE 020998 POC Contact Richard M. Willis at 208/387-5669 or FAX 208/387-5384 or Email to //s=r.willis/ou1=w02a@mhs-fswa.attmail.com One turbine-engine helicopter, Type II (9-15 seats, 2,500-4,999 lb card-weight capacity, and 300-699 gal retardant capacity), 9 passenger, one-pilot crew with relief to provide 7-day coverage. FAR Part 135 Certification required for fire fighting purposes. Services to be performed at Ducktown Airport, Ducktown, TN, for the Cherokee National Forest. Contract period is March 1, 1998, through April 29, 1999. Contract duration is for 1 year from date of contract award plus two (2) 1-year renewal options. (0356)

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