SEI Industries, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), “Premo Fireballs” - Aerial Ignition Spheres Purchase

The USDA Forest Service National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) has issued a Sources Sought notice seeking vendors capable of supplying SEI Industries' "Premo Fireballs" Aerial Ignition Spheres for use during prescribed burns and wildfire incidents. This is a pre-solicitation notice issued solely for information and planning purposes, and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation on the part of the government. Vendors must demonstrate capability to provide these manufacturer-recommended specialized aerial ignition spheres, which are recognized as the national interagency standard for authorized Aerial Ignition Devices used with Premo MK III equipment. Respondents must submit a capability statement and supporting documentation, including company information, SAM UEID number, point of contact, company size, details of existing government contracts, and proof of SEI Industries' authorization as a certified third-party vendor, limited to 20 pages. Submissions are due by December 8, 2025, and should be sent via email to Amy Tilley. The Forest Service will use these submissions to develop a follow-on solicitation, though responding to this notice does not guarantee future contract participation or that the government will notify respondents of evaluation results.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside. The NIFC intends to procure an estimated 1,000 cases of Premo Fireballs annually, indicating a substantial and ongoing procurement need. No specific award value or budget range is provided in this pre-solicitation notice, as this is an information-gathering phase preceding the formal solicitation. No incumbent contractors are identified in this Sources Sought notice. Vendors responding to this solicitation should be aware that the Forest Service will not pay for or reimburse any expenses incurred in preparing responses, that submitted materials become government property and will not be returned, and that the Forest Service reserves the right to terminate the request and modify requirements as needed.