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

F -- STANDARD CATEGORY TYPE II/III HELICOPTER SERVICES SOL RFP 49-00-04 DUE 031400 POC Frank Gomez, 208/387-5347 for technical questions. Request for solicitation FAX on letterhead to 208/387-5384 or call 208/387-5632. WEB: http://www.Fs.Fed.us/Business/NIFC.html, http://www.Fs.Fed.us/Business/NIFC.html. E-MAIL: FGomez/wo_nifc@fs.fed.us, FGomez/wo_nifc@fs.fed.us. Exclusive use Helicopter Services for three medium or light helicopters, Type II (9-15 seats, 2500-4999 lbs card weight capacity) or Type III (5-8 seats, 1200-2499 lbs card weight capacity). A/C must be certified under FAR Part 133, Part 135 & Part 137. Type III must also be certified in accordance with FAR Part 27. Primary use for firefighting. Services will be performed at: Garden Valley, Idaho, Boise National Forest, estimated contract period June 09 to September 19, 2000; Bridgeport, California, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, estimated contract period June 19 to September 21, 2000; and Ogden, Utah, Wasatch-Cache National Forest, estimated contract period July 1, to September 28, 2000. Contract duration will be for one year from date of award plus 2 one-year renewal periods. When calling be prepared to state name, address, and solicitation number. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered.***** Posted 02/14/00 (W-SN425235). (0045)

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