# SAM #SN-2027-01

USDA Forest Service industry engagement on long-term fire retardant specification revisions

**Buyer:** Forest Service
**Posted:** October 05, 2026
**Respond By:** October 30, 2026
**Identifier:** SN-2027-01
**NAICS:** 325998

The USDA Forest Service is inviting industry participants to discuss revisions to its long-term fire retardant specification and related test procedures.
- **Agency:** USDA Forest Service, Fire and Aviation Management.
- **Purpose:** Industry engagement on revisions to specification FS 5100-304e and associated standard test procedures, following issues identified during the National Transportation Safety Board’s qualification process.
- **Event status:** This is an informational engagement event, not a solicitation or procurement opportunity.
- **Participation:** Registration is required for both in-person and virtual attendance; participation is limited to three people per company.
- **Materials:** The revised specification and attendance details will be provided to registered attendees.
- **Purchases or services:** No products, services, quantities, vendors, or contract requirements are identified.

### Description

<p>USDA Forest Service &ndash; Fire &amp; Aviation Management&nbsp;</p>

<p>Industry Engagement Notice: Long-Term Fire Retardant Specification Revision</p>

<p>Event Date: November 10, 2026&nbsp;</p>

<p>Event Time: Start time TBD. All activities are expected to be completed by no later than 17:00 local (mountain) time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Location:&nbsp;In-Person: Jack Wilson Building, National Interagency Fire Center, Boise, ID /&nbsp;Virtual Option: Link will be emailed to registered attendees in advance.&nbsp;Reasonable accommodations will be made to participate in the event for interested parties. This includes a virtual option to listen in, be sure to register in advance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Overview:&nbsp;The USDA Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management will host an Industry Engagement session focusing on the revision and updates to the long-term fire retardant specification (FS 5100-304e) and the associated standard test procedures. These revisions are being made in response to issues identified during the qualification process by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).&nbsp;</p>

<p>This session is not a solicitation, and is intended solely for engagement and conversation around the new criteria. Industry feedback collected in Spring 2026 has already been incorporated into the revision.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A copy of the revised specification will be emailed to all registered attendees prior to the event.</p>

<p>Registration:&nbsp;Registration is required for interested parties for both in-person and virtual attendance. Indicate your response in the attached document containing a link and/or QR code for the registration form. Registration is limited to 3 participants per company. Final attendance details will be emailed to in-person and virtual participants in advance of the engagement. Attachments related to the engagement will also be emailed to registered attendees in advance.</p>

<p>Disclaimers:</p>

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	<li>This event is for interested parties to the FS 5100-304e specification only;</li>
	<li>
	<p>This is not a solicitation;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>Participation does not imply preference for future awards;</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>No cost reimbursement is authorized.</p>
	</li>
</ul>

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