V--Heliservices and pronghorn tagging
ID: DOILFBO240007Type: Special Notice
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENTNATIONAL OPERATIONS CENTERDENVER, CO, 80225, USA

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TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: AIR CHARTER (V121)
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    Special Notice: INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT is seeking Heliservices and pronghorn tagging services. This service involves helicopter flights related to tagging pronghorns along the southwest border. The purpose of this service is to track and monitor pronghorn populations in the area. For more details, please refer to the attached J&A. For inquiries, contact Paul Yatsco at pyatsco@blm.gov or 3032366701.

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