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V -- AVIATION SERVICES SOL FS-WOC-99-601 DUE 101098 POC Gary S. Baber, Phone 501-321-5204 Call-when-needed aviation services for point to point transportation and special use aviation services using light fixed-wing single and multi-engine aircraft for detection and passenger transport within Arkansas and Oklahoma, passenger and cargo transport of resources nationally, and mission flights for reconnaissance, air attack and other fire suppression and administrative uses. Pilot shall possess an FAA Commercial License, 2nd class medical certificate, and be approved by FAR 135, Air Taxi Certificate. The contract period will be from date of award through 9/30/99 with two (2) additional one-year option periods. Contracts will be awarded to all quoters submitting reasonable prices. The Government will order services under the contract based upon availability of contract aircraft and best value to the Govenrment at time of order. Estimated price range is $25,000 -- $50,000. Posted 08/21/98 (W-SN240182). (0233)

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