USDA, Forest Service, Lolo National Forest, Attn: Contracting, Building 24, Fort Missoula, Missoula, MT 59804

F -- HAND TREE THINNING SOL R1-16-98-181Q DUE 041698 POC Contact Point, Judy Martin, 406/329-3889, Contracting Officer, Joan A. Mcnab, 406/329-3766 The Forest Service requires hand tree thinning of approximately 360 acres on the Seeley Lake Ranger District, Lolo National Forest, Missoula County, MT. This project will be advertised as a written quotation and will be solicited under the Simplified Acquisition Procurement (SAP) rules. A site visit is scheduled for November 5, 1997. Quotes are due April 16, 1998. The estimated start work date is May 15, 1998. The performance period is 120 calendar days. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered. The proposed project is a 100 percent small business set-aside. (0300)

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