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V -- FURNISH AIRCRAFT SERVICES WITHOUT PILOT SOL 16-M-APHIS-97 DUE 082696 POC POC: Jeanne V. Lewis is the Contracting Officer. She can be reached at area code (612) 370-2109 The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Animal Damage Control (ADC), Portland, Oregon, intends to acquire airplane services without pilot. Two fixed wing aircraft are needed. Airplane shall be a ''Christen Husky'' only. This is a fixed price, indefinite quantity type contract. Option to extend for an additional 2-year period if needed. The solicitation to be released on or about July 26, 1996. For a copy of the solicitation, submit written or FAXed request stating name, address, telephone number and solicitation number. FAX requests to `Contracting Section' at area code (612) 370-2083. Telephone requests will not be accepted. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. A limited number of solicitations will be issued for this procurement, with priority given to firms on our established bidders list. Firms which do not receive a copy of this solicitation will receive a Solicitation Mailing List Application, Standard Form 129. Upon receipt of a completed application, we will add your name to our bidders list for consideration for a 1-year period after date of submission. A copy of the solicitation will be available in this office for review. (0178)

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