BPA CALL: Long-Term Financial Assurance (LTFA) Economic Consultant Support
ID: 1126658Type: Special Notice
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUS

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Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT (R408)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a02f0287dcfd41c5a00bda2af0a9557d/view
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    Special Notice: AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF - FOREST SERVICE is seeking Long-Term Financial Assurance (LTFA) Economic Consultant Support. This service is typically used for providing economic consulting support for the Lands, Minerals, & Geology – Washington Office. The place of performance is Washington, District of Columbia, United States. For more information, please contact Cesia Gil at cesia.gil@usda.gov.

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