V -- Light Fixed-Wing Services for Exclusive Use and Call-When-Needed

The Forest Service intends to acquire contractor-owned, contractor-operated, Exclusive Use and Call-When-Needed light fixed-wing services for wildland fire suppression and administrative flights for the Bitterroot and Lolo National Forests. Designated bases are Missoula and Hamilton, Montana. The mandatory availability period will begin in July 2002. Total contract time will be one year. This project will be advertised as a Commercial Item written quotation, and will be solicited under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). Quotes are due June 3, 2002, close of business, MDT.