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This document provides details on a forthcoming federal contract opportunity with the U.S. Forest Service for Next Generation Airtanker Services. The solicitation will seek daily availability rates for seven turbine-powered airtankers capable of carrying minimum payloads of 2,400 gallons at cruise speeds of 300 knots. Line items 1-3, to begin service in 2012, will have a five year base period and five one year options, while line items 4-7, to start in 2013, will have a five year base period and four one year options. The flight rate will be unknown with no guaranteed hours. The solicitation is expected to be released on or around November 30, 2011 for a firm fixed price multi-year contract not exceeding ten years in duration. The U.S. Forest Service's intent is to award contracts to secure these critical airtanker services to support nationwide fire suppression efforts.