USDA Forest Service, PO Box 1270, 100 Reserve Street, Hot Springs, AR 71902

W -- EQUIPMENT RENTAL-MENA SOL FS-WOC-98-622 DUE 062698 POC Barbara J. Cooper, 501 321-5209 Rental of a T-6 Dozer with hydraulic tilt-blade, Ouachita National Forest, Mena Ranger District, Polk and Scott Counties, Arkansas. Estimated 500 hours. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. See Numbered Note 1. (0162)

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