V -- Fixed-Wing Aircraft Services on the Flathead NF

The Flathead National Forest will be advertising a Request for Proposals to provide fixed-wing aircraft services for administrative flights as well as aerial detection and transporting of fire personnel and cargo, Flathead and Lake Counties, Montana. Two aircraft needed consisting of a 6-place minimum and a 4-place minimum with mandatory performance periods and corresponding minimum guarantees. Issue date, approximately January 22, 2004. Contract period is 1 year with option to renew for 2 additional years.