U.S. Forest Service, National Interagency Fire Center, 3833 S Development Avenue, Boise, Idaho 83705

68 -- CHEMICAL FIRE RETARDANT SOL IFB 49-99-01 DUE 021099 POC Frank Gomez, 208/387-5347 Furnish 3 full Service Bases for supplying Long-Term Fire Retardant qualified under Forest Service, USDA, Spec. 5100-00304A, February 1986. Fire retardant is for application of forest and brushland fires by aircraft or ground fire equipment. No guaranteed quantities are provided. Contract duration is for one year from date of award plus 1 one-year renewal options. When calling, be prepared to state name, address, and solicitation number. See Note 23.***** Posted 12/17/98 (W-SN281359). (0351)

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