SEI Industries, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), "Premo Fireballs" Aerial Ignition Sphere Dispenser Purchase and Reburbishment
The USDA Forest Service is issuing a Sources Sought Notice for SEI Industries OEM "Premo Fireballs" Aerial Ignition Sphere Dispensers with a response deadline of August 31, 2026; this procurement is set aside for Total Small Business and does not constitute a binding solicitation or guarantee of award.
The Forest Service intends to procure five new units and refurbish one existing unit for deployment at Helen Guard Helibase in Tallahassee, Florida; Savannah River Site Forest in New Ellenton, South Carolina; and Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest in Talladega, Alabama. Vendors must demonstrate capability as certified third-party vendors authorized by SEI Industries and possess refurbishment and parts supply capabilities for the equipment. Applicable NAICS code is 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing); PSC is 4210 (Fire Fighting Equipment). Performance must be completed within specified days after order receipt, though no timeframe is stated in the notice.
Responses must include a capability statement limited to twenty pages, company information, SAM UEID registration details, point of contact information, company size standard designation, existing government contract numbers, and proof of SEI Industries authorization. No government funds have been authorized for this effort; the Forest Service will not pay for or reimburse response expenses and reserves the right to terminate or modify requirements. Responses should be emailed to Shannon Meadows at shannon.meadows@usda.gov with subject line "Sources Sought 1202SC26SS2718 'Premo Fireballs' Aerial Ignition Sphere Dispenser Purchase and Refurbishment."
1202SC26SS2718 Department of Agriculture Forest Service
8/24/26, 3:42 PM SEI Industries, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), "Premo Fireballs" Aerial Ignition Sphere Dispenser Purchase and Reburbishment
The U.S. Forest Service, Incident Management Support Branch, issued a notice of intent to award a sole-source purchase order to Fire Ignition Resources, LLC, on or about October 1, 2026, for refurbishment and new Premo Fireballs Aerial Ignition Sphere Dispensers set aside for total small business.
The Forest Service intends to procure one refurbished unit and an estimated five new Premo MK III plastic sphere dispensers for use in prescribed burning and wildfire incident operations. The Premo MK IIIs are the only aerial ignition devices currently in USDA Forest Service inventory and the only devices authorized for aerial ignition operations under National Wildfire Coordinating Group guidance (PMS 501, Chapter 3). Fire Ignition Resources, LLC, is the sole authorized vendor for SEI Industries proprietary Premo MK III dispensers. The Forest Service justifies non-competitive award on grounds of equipment performance, OEM support, operational reliability, system continuity, operator and equipment safety, existing factory warranties, mission readiness, and compatibility with existing SEI Industries systems in field use. No other manufacturer offers compatible or interchangeable equipment.
The purchase order will be firm fixed price under simplified procedures (41 U.S.C. 1901, FAR 12.201-1). Responses are due September 23, 2026.
1202SC26Q2718 Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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