USDA, Forest Service, Lincoln National Forest, 1101 New York Avenue, Alamogordo, NM 88310-6992

B -- STAND EXAM, STAGE II SOL RFQ-R3-08-06-98 DUE 073198 POC Contracting Officer, Michael C. Aguirre, (505) 434-7340 The USDA Forest Service, Region 3, Lincoln National Forest, located in Southern New Mexico, plans to award a firm fixed-price contract for Stand Exam (StageII) on the Sacramento and Smokey Bear Ranger Districts. Work involves establishing and examining approximately 2500 point locations scattered throughout the Districts. Period of performance will be 120 days. The proposed contract is set aside for small business. Price range is between $25,000 and $100,00. All responsible small business sources may submit a bid which will be considered by the Forest Service. (0113)

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