NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE - DRAGON EGGS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, Kisatchie National Forest, intends to issue a sole source award to Helifire, LLC dba Field Support Services (FSS) for 50 boxes of Plastic Spheres for Aerial Ignition (Dragon Eggs). The purchase will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b), which permits sole source awards when only one responsible source is capable of providing the required supplies or services at the necessary level of quality. • The award is for 50 boxes of Plastic Spheres for Aerial Ignition (Dragon Eggs) for use by the USDA Forest Service. • The purchase is for the USDA Forest Service located at Shreveport Highway, HWY 71, Pineville, LA 71360. • Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than July 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM (EST). • Responses must include clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.