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F -- EXCLUSIVE USE TYPE I HELICOPTER SERVICES SOL IFB 49-98-13 DUE 070198 POC Contact Richard M. Willis at 208/387-5669 or FAX 208/387-5384 or Email to //s=r.willis/ou1=w02a@mhs-fswa.attmail.com One standard or limited category Type I helicopter (5,000-lb card weight capacity and 700-gal retardant capacity) with an Air Tanker Board approved fixed retardant tank, fully operated by qualified personnel for initial attack fire fighting purposes. Services to be performed at Van Nuys, CA, and vicinity. Contract period is for 139 days beginning July 15, 1998. Contract duration is for 1 year from date of contract award. (0141)

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