Notice of intent to sole source -US Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, Aerial Ignition Device
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 12318725Q0199
- Agency
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Assistant Secretary for Departmental Management
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332994 Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Gainesville, Georgia, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The US Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, under the Department of Agriculture, has published a Special Notice announcing their intent to sole source an aerial ignition device for forest fire management operations. This notice is classified under the Natural Resources/Conservation-Forest-Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression category and falls within the Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing NAICS code. The procurement is scheduled without any set-aside provisions, indicating it is open to all eligible contractors. The notice was posted on September 30, 2025, with responses due by October 15, 2025. This represents a targeted acquisition approach for specialized firefighting equipment used in prescribed burning and fire suppression activities.
The primary objective of this sole source notice is to procure aerial ignition devices that comply with strict federal safety and operational standards, including OSHA regulations, DOT requirements, and NFPA standards as outlined in Chapter 6 and Appendix C of referenced interagency guidelines. Contractors must provide equipment from an approved list that includes the Plastic Sphere Dispenser, Premo Mark III Aerial Ignition Device, SEI Red Dragon, Raindance R3 Aerial Incendiary Device, and Drone Amplified Ignis Version 2, while notably excluding new purchases of the Aerostat PSDS Mark V. All devices must incorporate current safety retrofits and modifications as specified by the Interagency Aerial Ignition Unit (IAIU). Potential contractors are advised to contact an agency representative before making equipment purchases to ensure compliance. The procurement supports the Forest Service's prescribed burning and fire management programs, which are critical components of forest health maintenance and wildfire prevention strategies.
Notice text
All aerial ignition devices must meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards as well as the required safety modifications outlined in Chapter 6 and Appendix C (https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/501).
The following are the only aerial ignition devices currently approved for interagency use by all cooperating natural resource agencies. Devices must be updated with current retrofits (reference Chapter 6 – Reference Materials). Interagency Aerial Ignition Unit (IAIU) recommends contacting an agency representative prior to equipment purchase:
Plastic Sphere Dispenser (PSD)
• Premo Mark III Aerial Ignition Device
• SEI Red Dragon
• Aerostat PSDS Mark V – new purchases of Aerostat PSDS Mark V equipment are not authorized
• Raindance R3 Aerial Incendiary Device
• Drone Amplified Ignis Version 2
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| US Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, Aerial Ignition Device | Pre-Solicitation |
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