Aerial Ignition Device Amendment 0001

The Forest Service, within the USDA-FS Incident Procurement Logistics office, is soliciting for the procurement of aerial ignition devices under solicitation number 1202SC21Q0012. This requirement is classified under NAICS 332994 for Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing and PSC 4210 for FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT. Amendment 0001 updates this combined synopsis/solicitation to change the intended contract type from an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).

The scope of work involves providing 1-inch high-impact polystyrene aerial ignition spheres, such as Premo fireballs or products with salient characteristics, containing at least 3 grams of potassium permanganate. These spheres must achieve combustion within approximately 20 seconds at standard room temperature after being injected with approximately 1 ml of 100% ethylene glycol. The devices cannot be rewelded and are sold by the case, with each case containing 1,000 spheres. The chemical reaction rate is determined by the particle size of the potassium permanganate and the concentration of the ethylene glycol.

The place of performance is Prescott, Arizona, and the response deadline for this opportunity is July 30, 2021. Kishan Mootilal is the designated point of contact. The solicitation includes three attachments: Aerial Ignition Device BPA Amendment 0001.pdf, SF-1449 1202SC21Q0012.pdf, and Aerial Ignition Device PSD Sphere Sol. 1202SC21Q0012.pdf.