V -- Request for Information - Infrared Services

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.