003411 - aerial ignition DEV - ping-pong

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Idaho Region is soliciting quotations for 80,000 units of aerial ignition devices (NFES 003411), commonly known as "ping pong balls," which are 32mm diameter spheres containing approximately 3.0 grams of potassium permanganate for use in wildland backfiring operations. These devices are designed for use with the PREMO MKIII Aerial Ignition System and ignite through chemical reaction within 20 seconds when injected with ethylene glycol. Offerors must submit product literature or specification sheets confirming compliance with technical specifications, identify the packaging format, provide delivery dates, and furnish past performance references for three contracts or orders of similar complexity and magnitude completed within the last two years. The government will evaluate offers based on three equally weighted factors: technical capability, delivery date, and past performance, in addition to price considerations. The deadline for proposal submission is March 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time / 9:00 AM Mountain Time, with the question submission period having closed on March 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET / 9:00 AM MT.

This procurement is designated as a 100 percent small business set-aside, with no incumbent contractor as this represents a new requirement for fiscal year 2026. The solicitation requires delivery of all items FOB destination within 30 days after receipt of order. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents. Offerors must submit signed copies of both the original solicitation and all amendments with their quotation materials, and any vendors who have already submitted quotes should review their submissions for compliance and resubmit complete packages if necessary by the deadline. The place of performance for contract fulfillment is the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, with the Contract Specialist point of contact being mjschindel@blm.gov.