NON-COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATIONS TO EXTEND CONTRACT FOR ON-CALL AIRPLANE SERVICES IN HAWAII. On-Call Rental of Airplane Services, Piper PA23-250 Aztec in Honolulu Hawaii for use by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The Department of the Interior (DOI) proposes to enter into non-competitive negotiations with Pearl Pacific Enterprises for an extension to contract 1406-95-81-0689 for one additional year. Services include flights from Honolulu for logistical support to the Tern Island Field Station within the French Frigate Shoals. This interim extension is intended to allow more time for the DOI to pursue the objective of finding a more suitable and capable aircraft for this mission. Once an alternative aircraft is identified, a new competitive solicitation will be issued covering a 4-year contract period. Posted 04/06/99 (W-SN316957).

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