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

F -- EXCLUSIVE USE TYPE I HELICOPTER SERVICES SOL IFB 49-98-04 DUE 022098 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 Two standard category, Type I helicopters (5,000 lb card-weight capacity and 700-gal retardant capacity) with an Air Tanker Board approved fixed retardant tank, fully operated by qualified personnel for initial attack fire fighting purposes. Services to be performed at Van Nuys,CA, and Prescott, AZ/Temecula (French Valley Airport), CA and vicinity. Contract periods are 139 and 124 days respectively, beginning approximately May 15, 1998. Contract duration is for 1 year from date of contract. (0026)

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