USDA, Forest Service, Lincoln National Forest, 1101 New York Avenue, Alamogordo, NM 88310-6992

F -- TIMBER STAND IMPROVEMENT SOL RFQ-R3-08-15-98 DUE 091498 POC Contact Point, Contracting Officer, Michael C. Aguirre, (505) 434-7340 or Procurement Clerk, Grace Hagee, (505) 434-7347 The USDA, Forest Service, Region 3, Lincoln National Forest, located in Southern New Mexico, plans to award a firm fixed-price contract at Smokey Bear Ranger District. Work involves thinning trees on approximately 215 acres located near Ruidoso, New Mexico. Period of performance will be 120 days. The proposed contract is set aside for small business. Price range is between $25,000 and $100,000. The SIC Code is 0851. All responsible small business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the Forest Service. Posted 07/27/98 (W-SN228655). (0208)

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