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F -- HELITANKER CERTIFICATED IN STANDARD CATEGORY WITH AN INTERAGENCY AIRTANKER BOARD APPROVED FIXED TANK SOL RFP 49-99-09 DUE 071599 POC Richard M. Willis, 208/387-5669 Two Helitankers Certificated in Standard Category for wildfire initial attack support and large fire support missions. Helitanker must be equipped with one externally mounted, gated fixed retardant delivery tank that meets Interagency Airtanker Board Standards and has received Interagency Airtanker Board Certification. Tank capacity must be commensurate with the maximum rated lifting capability of the helicopter equipped with the tank at sea level on a standard day. Designated bases are Van Nuys and French Valley Airport, California. See Note 22. Posted 07/02/99 (W-SN350109). (0183)

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