SEI Industries, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), “Premo Fireballs” - Aerial Ignition Spheres Purchase
ID: 1202SC26SS0001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, INCIDENT PROCUREMENT LOGISTICSBoise, ID, 837055354, USA

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c36a88b9d3c14acb8eb3b541451bd48d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The USDA Forest Service, through its National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), is seeking qualified vendors to supply SEI Industries' "Premo Fireballs," which are aerial ignition spheres used for prescribed burns and wildfire management. The procurement aims to acquire approximately 1,000 cases of these fireballs annually, emphasizing the importance of safety and compliance with National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) standards. Vendors must be authorized third-party providers of SEI Industries and capable of delivering to multiple Incident Support Caches across the nation. Interested parties are invited to submit a capability statement by December 8, 2025, detailing their qualifications and past performance, with the potential for a future Request for Quote (RFQ) to follow. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Amy Tilley at amy.tilley@usda.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Amy Tilley
    amy.tilley@usda.gov
    Files
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    Sources Sought 1202SC26SS0001 Premo Fireballs Aerial Ignition Spheres.pdf
    The USDA Forest Service's National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) has issued a Sources Sought Notice (SS) to identify vendors capable of supplying SEI Industries' "Premo Fireballs" Aerial Ignition Spheres. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation for offers. The NIFC intends to procure approximately 1,000 cases of these fireballs annually for prescribed burns and wildfire incidents, emphasizing the critical need for safety and adherence to NWCG standards. Vendors must be authorized SEI Industries third-party providers and able to deliver to multiple Incident Support Caches nationwide. Interested parties are requested to submit a capability statement by December 8, 2025, outlining their core capabilities, past performance, and proof of SEI Industries authorization. This information will assist the Forest Service in developing a future Request for Quote (RFQ) or solicitation.
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