V -- V -- EXCLUSIVE USE HELICOPTER SERVICES FOR THE NATIONAL FOREST OF NORTH CAROLINA AND THE PIKE NATINAL FOREST.

Notice Date

November 20, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, R-8 Southern Region, 1720 Peachtree Rd. NW Suite 876 South Regional Office, Atlanta, GA, 30309

ZIP Code

30309

Solicitation Number

R80206

Response Due

December 10, 2001

Point of Contact

Kay Matthews, Contract Specialist, Phone 404-347-1635, Fax 404-347-4866, Email kmatthews02@fs.fed.us

Description

Forest Service is soliciting aerial ignition and fire suppression helicopter services. Contractor will need to provide type III helicopters, pilots, mechanics, and fuel trucks to conduct aerial ignition using Premo Mark III (ping pong ball dispenser) machines, provide observation/recon platforms and supply water drops for the control of wildfires and in support of prescribed fires. Work will be performed on the National Forest of North Carolina in Woodlawn, North Carolina and on the Pike National Forest in Monument, Colorado. Work is anticipated to begin on or around February 15, 2002. The solicitation package will be released to the public on or around November 27, 2001. If you are interested in receiving a solicitation package, fax your request to Kay Matthews at 404-347-4866.

Web Link

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20011123/VSOL005.HTM (D-324 SN5134Z8)