SAM #12444026Q0121

USDA Forest Service Sole Source Purchase of 50 Boxes of Aerial Ignition Spheres (Dragon Eggs)

This notice announces the USDA Forest Service's intent to make a sole source purchase of aerial ignition spheres: - Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Kisatchie National Forest - Location: Shreveport Highway, HWY 71, Pineville, LA 71360 - Product: 50 boxes of Plastic Spheres for Aerial Ignition ("Dragon Eggs") - Used for controlled burns and wildfire management - Vendor: Helifire, LLC dba Field Support Services (FSS) - Identified as the only responsible source for these supplies - Procurement Method: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR 13.106-1(b)) - Justification: Unique or highly specialized nature of the supplies - No part numbers or additional technical specifications provided - No services or installation required - No competition anticipated; not a request for quotes or proposals - Potential competitors may include other manufacturers of aerial ignition spheres, but none are recognized by the government for this requirement

Description

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or a request for offers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, Kisatchie National Forest, intends to issue a sole source award to Helifire, LLC dba Field Support Services (FSS) for 50 boxes of Plastic Spheres for Aerial Ignition (Dragon Eggs) for use by the USDA Forest Service located at Shreveport Highway, HWY 71, Pineville, LA 71360.

This purchase will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106‑1(b), which permits sole source awards when only one responsible source is capable of providing the required supplies or services at the necessary level of quality because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized.

Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than July 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM (EST). Responses must include clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.

Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government reserves the right to make the determination not to compete this proposed award based on the responses received. No reimbursement will be provided for any costs associated with submitting capability information.

View original listing