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The South Routt Fuel French Creek Units is a forecast for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract issued by the Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture. This project focuses on hazardous fuels reduction and is categorized under NAICS code 115310. The primary place of performance for these activities is located in Yampa. Administrative oversight for this requirement is managed by Christopher Green, with Ashley Thompson serving as the Small Business Specialist. Interested parties can find further details through the acquisition gateway portal using the provided resource link.

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Forest Service IDIQ contract for hazardous fuels reduction in Yampa, NAICS 115310.

Agency

Department of Agriculture → Forest Service

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

YAMPA, CO, USA

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PostedApr 22

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AgencyDepartment of Agriculture → Forest Service

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Organization / AgencyDepartment of Agriculture → Forest Service

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CHRISTOPHER GREEN

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ASHLEY THOMPSON

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IDIQ contract Hazardous fuels reduction

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