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V -- FLIGHT SERVICES SOL 8000-16 DUE 021700 POC Helen Watson, Procurement Technician, 208/387-5760; 208/387-5780 facsimile Contractor will be required to be certificated under 14 CFR, Part 133, Rotorcraft External-Load Operations and Part 135, Air Taxi Operators & Commercial Operators. Furnish flight services, fully contractor operated and maintained, consisting of one light turbine helicopter Bell 206LIII(or equivalent) in support of Bureau of Land Management wildland fire suppression program requirements. The term of the contract will be one year with options to renew for two additional years with a 130-day exclusive use period beginning approximately May 1 and extending through Sept. 7. Starting designated base is Phoenix (Deer Valley), Arizona with the services transitioning to Lewistown, Montana, during mid-season. Requests for the solicitation, to include requestor's complete mailing information may be faxed to 208-387-5780 or emailed to helen_watson@oas.gov. See numbered Note 1 (set aside for small business). Posted 01/18/00 (W-SN416715). (0018)

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