Notice of Intent to Sole Source: SEI Industries, LLC., “Premo Fireballs” - Aerial Ignition Spheres

The United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, is soliciting a sole-source acquisition of "Premo Fireballs" Aerial Ignition Spheres from SEI Industries, LLC., through its authorized distributor, Fire Ignition Resources, LLC. The spheres are used in aerial ignition devices for wildland firefighting operations. The contract will be an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract with a one-year base period and four one-year option periods. The estimated total value of the contract is not explicitly stated, but it is expected to provide 1,500 cases of Premo Fireballs per year. • The contract is for the procurement of Premo Fireballs, which are used in aerial ignition devices for wildland firefighting operations. • The spheres are compatible with existing SEI Industries aerial ignition devices in the USDA/Forest Service inventory. • Fire Ignition Resources, LLC. is the only authorized distributor of Premo Fireballs. • The contract will ensure the provision of critical resources and expertise needed to maintain and enhance the performance of required systems. • The USDA/Forest Service is restricting competition for this acquisition due to the proprietary nature of the supplies and the need for compatibility with existing equipment.