Intent to Sole Source - Premo Fire Ignition Balls
ID: 1149337Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA EAST 2Atlanta, GA, 303092449, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS WEAPONS (1095)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d5d484d8f4894e56830d995941811643/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, intends to issue a sole source contract to Fire Ignition Resources LLC for the procurement of 100 boxes of Premo Fire Ignition Balls, which are essential for aerial ignition operations. This procurement is justified under FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1) due to the specific requirement for Premo Fireball Spheres, which are exclusively available from the identified vendor following extensive field testing and training standards. The anticipated award date for this firm fixed price contract is July 31, 2024, and interested parties can direct inquiries to Melody Flores at melody.flores@usda.gov or by phone at 606-371-5634.

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    Melody Flores
    (606) 371-5634
    melody.flores@usda.gov
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