HELIFIRE, LLC dba FIELD SUPPORT SERVICES

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, specifically the Florida Forest Service, is pursuing a single-source procurement for Dragon Egg Ignition Spheres from Helifire, LLC dba Field Support Services, located in Leon County. This procurement is a statutorily mandated fifteen-business day advertisement for specialized firefighting equipment used in conducting controlled (prescribed) burns as part of state forest management efforts. The contract is structured to run from the date of execution through June 30, 2026, with Helifire, LLC identified as the exclusive U.S. distributor for Dragon Fire products and the only distributor capable of fulfilling the Florida Forest Service's large order requirements. The procurement is categorized under two United National Standard Products and Services Codes (UNSPSC): 412131700 for Igniters and 46291600 for Firefighting equipment. Prospective vendors who believe they can provide comparable commodities or services are required to submit relevant information to the designated contact by September 18, 2025, which will prompt the Department to review and potentially validate the single-source justification.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of set-aside designations or specific enterprise requirements, focusing primarily on the unique capabilities of Helifire, LLC in providing specialized ignition spheres. The contract has an estimated maximum budget of $100,000.00, with a precise contract amount of $99,000.00, indicating a relatively targeted procurement scope. No incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements are explicitly mentioned beyond the specialized Dragon Egg Ignition Spheres. The single-source justification is predicated on Helifire, LLC's exclusive distribution rights and demonstrated capability to meet the Florida Forest Service's specific operational needs. If no other vendors can substantiate their ability to provide equivalent products or services by the September 18, 2025 deadline, the Department will proceed with posting its intent to enter an agreement with Helifire, LLC through the Vendor Information Portal, in accordance with Section 120.57(3) of Florida Statutes.