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V -- Request for Information - Infrared Services

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RFI-R4-04-013Federal

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The USDA Forest Service's Region 4 Intermountain Regional Office is seeking information through a Request for Information (RFI) to aid in a five-year program review comparing the costs of commercially available infrared systems and aviation platforms. The goal is to determine if contractors can perform specific missions at costs equal to or less than those currently achieved by government operations. This effort is part of evaluating potential alternatives for mission execution within the Forest Service. The RFI, titled "V -- Request for Information - Infrared Services," was planned for release on FedBizOpps on August 18, 2004, with responses due by September 20, 2004. Interested parties are to provide input that will help assess the viability and cost-effectiveness of contractor-provided infrared services. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 481219 and is managed by Contracting Officer Terry K Kiele, located in Ogden, Utah. This information-gathering step is crucial for shaping future procurement and operational strategies in aerial infrared services within the USDA Forest Service.

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USDA Forest Service seeks RFI for cost comparison of contractor infrared aviation services.

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Department Of Agriculture → Region 4 Intermountain Regional OfficeView Agency

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481219 - Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation View NAICS

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UT

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Region 4 Intermountain Regional Office
Contacts1 person available
OfficeOGDEN, UT, 84401, USA
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Department Of Agriculture → Region 4 Intermountain Regional Office
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Office AddressOGDEN, UT, 84401, USA
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Terry K KieleContracting Officer
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The USDA Forest Service is requesting information to formulate a cost comparison of commercially available Infrared Systems and aviation platforms as part of a five-year program review. The purpose of the RFI is to assist the Forest Service in determining whether there is a viable pool of contractors who could perform certain missions, at an equal or lesser cost than those which are currently being accomplished by the Government.It is anticipated that the RFI document will be available on FedBizOpps on August 18, 2004. Responses will be due to this office by close of business September 20, 2004.

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