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V -- EXCLUSIVE USE HELICOPTER SERVICES; MALHEUR, UMATILLA, WALLOWA-WHITMAN AND WENATCHEE NATIONAL FORESTS SOL R6-99-115 DUE 042899 POC Written requests may be submitted to USDA Forest Service, ATTN: Procurement and Property Management, PO Box 3623, Portland, OR 97208-3623. FAX requests will be accepted at (503) 808-2365 (PREFERRED). E-Mail requests may be sent to ppm/r6pnw@fs.fed.us. Telephone requests will be accepted at (503) 808-2644. For technical questions only, please call (503) 808-2378. Helicopter services, fully-operated; mandatory period beginning field season 1999, four (4) items: John Day, Oregon, Malheur National Forest; Frazier Helibase, Oregon, Umatilla National Forest; Sled Springs Helibase, Oregon, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest; Chelan, Washington, Wenatchee National Forest. Helicopters and pilots, fuel trucks, and drivers must meet National Helicopter Specifications, including rappel capabilities. The solicitation is expected to be issued March 29, 1999. Posted 03/08/99 (W-SN305913). (0067)

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