1202SC26SS2718 Sources Sought Premo Fireballs Aerial Ignition Sphere Dispenser Purchase and Refurbishment.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT

SEI Industries, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), “Premo Fireballs”

Aerial Ignition Sphere Dispenser

Solicitation Number: 1202SC26Q2718

Agency: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Office: Forest Service

Locations: Helen Guard Helibase, Tallahassee, FL Savannah River Site Forest, New Ellenton, SC Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, Talladega, AL

RFI Issue Date: August 24, 2026

RFI Response Date: August 31, 2026

Synopsis:

This Sources Sought Notice (SS) is solely for information and planning purposes only regarding vendors who are capable of providing SEI Industries, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manufactured items listed in the “Deliverables and Services” section below and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the USDA Forest Service. The purpose of this SS is to identify qualified sources capable of providing items described herein. As a result of this SS, the Forest Service National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) may issue a Request for Quote (RFQ). The Government will not pay for, nor reimburse, any expenses incurred in responding to this SS.

The NIFC does not intend to notify respondents of the evaluation and will not share information made available;

please ensure any sensitive or protected information submitted is marked as such.

The Forest Service reserves the right to terminate this request and change its requirements if needed and any material submitted becomes the property of the Forest Service and will not be returned.

Responding to this notice does not guarantee participation in any future activities.

Background:

The USDA/Forest Service (USDA/FS), intends to procure an estimated number of five (5) and refurbish one (1) “Premo Fireballs” Aerial Ignition Sphere Dispensers for use during prescribed burns and wildfire incidents.

Wildland Fire Aerial Ignition Operations utilizes Premo MK III Aerial Ignition Dispensers as directed by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) PMS 501, Chapter 1. The manufacturer of the Premo MK III, SEI Industries, directs utilizing “Premo Fireballs” Aerial Ignition Spheres in the Premo MK III to ensure safest operation of the ignition device. Since this requirement is incendiary, safety is of the utmost importance.

Utilizing the Premo MK III Aerial Ignition Sphere Dispensers in accordance with NWCG Aerial Ignition Device standards is critical to the safety of USDA/FS personnel and others who use these devices. “Premo Fireballs” Aerial Ignition Spheres are manufacturer recommended, compatible with, and recognized as the national and interagency standard for use in authorized Aerial Ignition Devices.

Deliverables and Services:

The Vendor shall be able to provide SEI Industries (OEM), “Premo Fireballs” Aerial Ignition Sphere Dispensers to multiple Forest Service locations, nationwide. The Vendor shall also have the capabilities to refurbish and supply SEI (OEM) parts for "Premo Fireballs" Aerial Ignition Sphere Dispensers.

Classification Code: NAICS Code: 332994 or pertaining.

Place of Performance:

Specified days after receipt of order.

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS RFI OR TO OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED. This SS does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. No funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this contemplated effort. This SS is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered as a request for proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses to this SS or the Government’s use of such information. The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any contractor’s input resulting from this SS. Response to this SS will not be returned.

Whatever information is provided may be utilized by the US Forest Service in developing its acquisition strategy and its Statement of Work. The information resulting from this SS may be included/combined with other submissions in one or more options considered in the analysis of alternatives. Any proprietary information that is submitted may be used in establishing requirements, but specific information will be safeguarded as proprietary providing it is marked in accordance with FAR 3.104-4.

Submittal of Information:

Offerors responding to this Request for Information must provide the following:

A capability statement outlining core capabilities, available technology, past performance, and other differentiators that would indicate ability to meet needs in “Deliverables and Services”. Response to this SS shall be limited to twenty (20) pages. The following information must be submitted with your comments:

1. Company Name

2. Company Mailing Address

3. SAM UEID number and SAM Registration expiration date

4. Company Point of Contact (name, telephone number and email address)

5. Company's Size Standard (i.e., Large, Small, Veteran Owned, etc.) based on NAICS code 332994 or pertaining

6. Existing Government Contract Numbers and Schedules (if any)

7. Capabilty Statement

8. Proof of SEI Industries authorization as a certified 3rd party vendor

PROVIDE ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION RELATING TO THIS SS THAT WILL ASSIST THE GOVERNMENT IN

ADJUSTING THE CURRENT SPECIFICATIONS FOR A FOLLOW-ON SOLICITATION.

The information requested by this SS shall be provided, via email, by close of business (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) August 31, 2026, to Shannon Meadows at: shannon.meadows@usda.gov. Vendors shall reference “Sources Sought 1202SC26SS2718 “Premo Fireballs” Aerial Ignition Sphere Dispenser Purchase and Refurbishment” in the subject line of their emailed response.

The U.S. Forest Service intends to utilize the SS responses/information to assist with the development of a solicitation to obtain products that match the specification.

(End of SS) mailto:amy.tilley@usda.gov.

Submittal of Information: