The purpose of this requirement is to support wildfire prevention education efforts and public engagement activities designed to reduce human-caused wildfires.
Active Blanket Purchase Agreement Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 1202SA26T0001
- Awardee
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Friends Of Smokey Bear Balloon UEI CDSLKKTGRFC1
- Awarding agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Task orders
- 1 $29,571 obligated
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Smokey Bear Wildfire Prevention Outreach Services Special Notice · 1202SA26Q9700 · Posted May 22, 2026
- Combined order value
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- $29,571 Current, with exercised options
- $279,571 Potential, with all options
- Last date to order 7% complete
- IDV ceiling 8% used
- $350,000.00
- Maximum order
- $70,000.00
- Award type
- Single award
- Who can order
- Only the awarding agency
- Funding agency
- National Interagency Fire Center Fire and Aviation Management, Department of Agriculture
- NAICS code
- 487990 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The National Interagency Fire Center established a Blanket Purchase Agreement with Friends Of Smokey Bear Balloon on July 14, 2026, with a $350,000 ceiling for wildfire prevention education and public engagement services through December 31, 2030.
The BPA was awarded as a sole-source acquisition under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Services include static and aerial Smokey Bear inflatable displays, wildfire prevention educational outreach, public engagement activities, transportation and logistics support, operation of inflatable imagery up to 3,000 feet above ground level, maintenance, insurance, fuel, and operational crew support. Place of performance is nationwide, covering public education events, fairs, festivals, and prevention campaigns across Forest Service regions. The Forest Service determined Friends Of Smokey Bear Balloon the only responsible source because the Smokey Bear image and likeness are federally protected with authorized-use restrictions; the contractor holds authorized rights to utilize Smokey Bear imagery; the contractor owns and operates specialized Smokey Bear inflatable assets; and no other identified source possesses both authorized Smokey Bear usage rights and aerial operational capability. Market research evaluated multiple balloon and aerial display vendors including Firebird Balloons, Four Corners Balloon Rides, and Reach for the Stars Hot Air Balloon Foundation; all alternative vendors lack authorization to use Smokey Bear imagery.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services are required to support a partnership dedicated to preventing unwanted human-caused wildfires through targeted… | Forest Service | $29,571 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 1202SA26T0001?
1202SA26T0001 was awarded to Friends Of Smokey Bear Balloon by Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) on July 14, 2026.
How much is contract 1202SA26T0001 worth?
Orders under 1202SA26T0001 have obligated $29,571. Their combined potential value, with all options, is $279,571. 1202SA26T0001's own ceiling is $350,000. A single order can be worth up to $70,000.
How many orders have been placed under contract 1202SA26T0001?
1 order has been placed under 1202SA26T0001, the latest on August 13, 2026.
Which agency awarded contract 1202SA26T0001?
Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) awarded 1202SA26T0001, with funding from National Interagency Fire Center (Fire and Aviation Management).
Who can order from contract 1202SA26T0001?
1202SA26T0001 is a single award blanket purchase agreement. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.
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