Intent to Sole Source - Premo Fire Ignition Balls
ID: 12444024P0096Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUS

NAICS

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

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS FIRE CONTROL EQUIPMENT (1290)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3a433f7628104822900b43a3fa6e745d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The US Forest Service intends to award a sole source contract to Fire Ignition Resources (Fire, LLC) for the supply of 1000 boxes of Premo Fireballs, which are crucial for aerial ignition operations. These fireballs are a specialized product exclusively available from Fire Ignition Resources.

    The contract, governed by FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1), will be firm fixed price and is estimated to be awarded on July 31, 2024. The selected vendor must deliver the specified quantity of Premo Fireballs to support the US Forest Service's fire aviation division operations.

    This opportunity falls under the Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing industry, with a NAICS code of 332994 and a size standard of 1,000 employees. The US Forest Service has determined that competition is not feasible, based on comprehensive market research.

    Interested vendors should contact Laquita Brown at laquita.brown@usda.gov for any clarifications, ensuring that oral communications are avoided. The submission deadline is not specified, and the awardee will be selected based on the uniqueness of the product and its compatibility with the US Forest Service's requirements.

    Please note that this summary is based on the information provided and may not cover all the nuances of the opportunity. For accurate and complete details, refer to the original sources: the government listing and associated files.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Laquita Brown
    laquita.brown@usda.gov
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