Fire ignition resources LLC

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is pursuing a single source procurement for the Florida Forest Service, specifically targeting the acquisition of Premo Fireball Spheres from Fire Ignition Resources LLC for wildfire suppression efforts throughout Florida. This is a statutorily mandated fifteen business day advertisement for an intended single source procurement under Chapter 590 of Florida Statutes, which governs fire management services. The procurement is a one-time purchase of specialized fire suppression hand tools, with a posting date of January 14, 2025, and a final date for receipt of information on February 5, 2025. Fire Ignition Resources LLC is identified as the sole North American distributor of these proprietary Premo Fireball Spheres, which are exclusively manufactured by SEI Industries Limited and SEI International Sales, Inc. The procurement process requires prospective vendors to provide relevant information demonstrating their capability to provide comparable commodities or services, with the department reserving the right to evaluate and determine single source status after reviewing submitted information.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The total estimated procurement value is up to $50,000, with an approximate contract amount of $45,350. Multiple officials have already approved the purchase, including Kenneth Austin (Property Administrator III), John Stys (Assistant Director), Stephanie Bergozza (Purchasing Director II), and Joey B. Hicks (Director of Administration). The procurement is specifically limited to the North American distribution rights held by Fire Ignition Resources LLC, with all associated intellectual property, including trademarks, patents, manufacturing processes, and design documents, being proprietary to SEI Industries Limited and SEI International Sales, Inc. Interested vendors must submit their information through the Vendor Information Portal, with the potential for the department to post its intended decision pursuant to Section 120.57(3) of Florida Statutes if no viable alternative vendors are identified during the review process.