SEI International Sales, Inc

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking to procure fire suppression hand tools, specifically the Bambi Bucket and Firesock products from SEI International Sales, Inc. through a single-source purchase request (PUR 7776). The FDACS is requesting these items to support the Florida Forest Service's wildfire management and protection efforts in accordance with Florida Statutes, Chapter 590. The Bambi Bucket and Firesock are proprietary products of SEI Industries Limited, with SEI International Sales, Inc. being the exclusive distributor. The estimated total purchase amount is up to $90,000. The justification for this single-source purchase is that the Bambi Bucket and Firesock products and their associated manufacturing processes, patents, and designs are exclusively owned by SEI Industries Limited and SEI International Sales, Inc. The FDACS is requesting information from prospective vendors regarding their ability to supply these commodities, and if it is determined that they are only available from a single source, the agency will provide notice of its intended decision to enter a single-source purchase contract.

This contracting opportunity is limited to SEI International Sales, Inc. as the incumbent vendor and exclusive distributor of the required fire suppression equipment. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are mentioned. The current contract value is estimated at up to $90,000, but the actual award value may vary based on the final scope of work and the FDACS's requirements.