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

F -- HAND TREE PLANTING SOL R1-16-97-130Q DUE 031297 POC Contact Point, Audrey Boller, 406/329-3764, Contracting Officer, Michael R. Blinn, 406/329-3756 The Forest Service requires hand tree planting of approximately 505 acres on the Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District, Lolo National Forest, Sanders County, Montana. This project will be advertised as a written quotation and will be solicited under the new Simplified Acquisition Procurement (SAP) rules. Quotes are due March 12, 1997. Estimated start work date is April 14, 1997. The performance period is approximately 17 calendar days. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered. (0021)

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