USDA Forest Service, Ochoco National Forest, PO Box 490, Prineville, OR 97754

J -- REMOVAL OF AVIONICS UNITS/PARTS, INSTALLATION OF GOVT AND CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PARTS SOL 7-2000-R13 DUE 082200 POC Cecilia Rogers, Procurement Technician, 541/416-6534 or fax 541/416-6661 This project is for the Redmond Air Group, Deschutes National Forest and is to provide services for removal of existing avionics units/parts; the installation of Government and Contractor-furnished replacement units/parts and retrofit necessary for installation of replaced units/parts on Aero Commander 500B, N171Z. The Contractor while providing work ensuring FAA Certification and all required documentation to FAA, shall also provide strict adherence to US Forest Service, FAA, and manufacturer's specifications or, whichever is more stringent for administrative, photo, and recon/air attack operations as required by the US Forest Service for VFR and IFR operations. Vendor requirements: must be a Certified FAA Class 3 Repair station with radio licenses to include: Radio 1,2,3 and instruments Class 1; Must be a Bendix/King Service Center; and must be a Garmin Service center. Inspection will be performed on the job site. Contract period is 90 calendar days and anticipated start work date is October 1 and completion through November 1, 2000. This solicitation is being issued by the Ochoco National Forest on July 24, 2000, and date for receiving quotes is August 22, 2000, by close of business. See Numbered Notes #1. Posted 07/03/00 (W-SN471069). (0185)

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