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V -- EXCLUSIVE USE HELICOPTER SERVICES FOR INTERAGENCY FIREFIGHTING, PRESCRIBED FIRE, AND FOREST ADMINISTRATIVE USE. SOL R8-99-14 POC Fax request for bidding documents to (404) 347-4866. Call Kay Matthews(404) 347-1635 for technical information and questions. Provide exclusive use helicopter services of a type III Helicopter (Bell 206B III or equivalent) with fuel truck to perform wildfire suppression, aerial ignition, and other administrative uses for the Francis Marion & Sumter National Forests in Columbia, South Carolina. Designated base will be the Seed Orchard Helibase near Huger, SC. The Forest Service will guarantee the contractor 183 flight hours during the Mandatory Availability Period. See Note(s) 1, 23, and 26. All responsible sources may summit a bid which will be considered. Posted 08/06/99 (W-SN364790). (0218)

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