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Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote. The performance period for this award is estimated to be August 9, 2024 – August 8, 2026. Performance shall begin as soon as possible. Place of performance will be throughout Utah, Nevada, and the Eastern Sierras, according to the attached statement of work. The period of performance will be from award through a base plus one 12-month option period. Base Period Date of award through 365 days Option Year One Date of award through 365 days Helicopter services will be needed for: Surveys [winter and spring months]. Re-stocking SNOTEL sites with recharge and equipment [any time of year]. Re-building, repairs, upgrades, maintenance, or installing new SNOTEL sites [any time of year]. Additional helicopter services may be required [any time of year] to gather data and/or do site maintenance/repairs at SNOTEL and snow course sites in addition to expected usage (surveys, re-stocking, and re-building/installing sites). 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