Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source for Aerial Ignition devices
ID: 1149336Type: 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/613958586ded4fc1b36df179caa1a92f/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 14, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 14, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 28, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, intends to award a sole source contract for the procurement of 120 boxes of Plastic Spheres for Aerial Ignition to Helifire, LLC dba Field Support Services. This procurement is necessary as the agency requires unique and highly specialized supplies that only one responsible source can provide, in accordance with Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13.106-1(b). The Aerial Ignition devices are critical for fire management operations within the Apalachicola National Forest, ensuring effective and safe fire control measures. Interested parties may express their capability to meet this requirement by April 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM (EST), and should direct inquiries to Melody Flores at melody.flores@usda.gov or by phone at 606-371-5634.

Point(s) of Contact
Melody Flores
(606) 371-5634
melody.flores@usda.gov
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