USDA Forest Service, Tongass National Forest, Chatham Area, 204 Siginaka Way, Sitka, AK 99835

F -- 1998 APPLETON-FALSE ISLAND PRECOMMERCIAL TREE THINNING SOL R10-03-98-03 DUE 031898 POC Linda Spitzler, Contracting Officer, (907)747-4277 1998 Appleton-False Island Precommercial tree thinning services of approximately 943 acres of young growth stands. This project is located on the Sitka Ranger District of the Chatham Area -- Tongass National Forest. The contractor is to provide all labor, equipment, supervision, supplies and transportation to complete this project. There will be 2 bid items, one approximately 600 acres and the other appproximately 343 acres. Estimated issue date is February 18, 1998. Estimated start date is May 15, 1998. Request for a copy of this IFB can be faxed to (907)747-4289. This proposed procurement is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. (0023)

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