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

F -- APPLE/NAK WILDLIFE THINNING SOL R10-03-98-06 DUE 081198 POC Linda M. Spitzler, Contracting Officer, (907) 747-4277 APPLE/NAK WILDLIFE THINNING. Services for performing precommercial tree thinning of approximately 139 acres of second growth for wildlife enhancement. The Contractor will provide all labor, equipment, supervision, supplies, transportation and incidentals to complete this project. The project is located on the Sitka Ranger District of the Chatham Area -- Tongass National Forest. One unit is located at the head of Appleton Cove and the other is at the head of Nakwasina Sound. Estimated issue date is July 14, 1998. Estimated start date is August 27, 1998. Requests for a copy of this Request for Quotations package can be faxed to (907) 747-4289. This proposed procurement is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. (0174)

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