Flares and Cartrigdes - Quoin

The Forest Service – Redmond Air Center, intends to negotiate with only one source, Ansul Inc., dba Wildfire, 16311 NE Cameron Blvd, Portland, OR 97230 to acquire 9 cases of FireQuick Products, Inc. HotShot Flares with cartridges (QUO-FQ-10F-RACKIT), 39 cases of FireQuick Products, Inc. Dual Stubby Flares with cartridges (QUO-FQ-15-STB-RACKIT) 800 ea. of FireQuick Products, Inc. Big Shot Flare (QUO-FQ-25F) This action is authorized by and in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. The Government believes that the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency's requirement is Ansul Inc., dba Wildfire. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. The FireQuick Flares are used for ground ignition on wildfires and prescribed burns and have been approved for wildland fire use by U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. Wildfire is the exclusive distributor of all FireQuick Products, Inc. flare products. The estimated value of this simplified acquisition is $97,572. No Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be issued and no response will be made to letters or telephone requests for a copy of the solicitation. This is not a request for competitive quotes, but serves as a procurement notice to fulfill public posting requirements in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1). The requirement is unrestricted and the NAICS code 423850 applies. Responsible firms believing they can provide the required items are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer referencing action item RAC 69. However, they must provide convincing evidence that they can furnish the requested items at a cost that will not exceed the total estimated transaction cost. All responses will be fully considered. If no affirmative responses are received by March 31, 2009 to the effect that a comparable source exists, an order will be placed with Ansul Inc., dba Wildfire for the requirement stated here. Questions concerning this acquisition may be directed to Cyndy Armour, Contracting Specialist, at 541-416-6662 or fax 541-416-6661. Contracting Office Address: Ochoco National Forest, 3160 NE Third St., Prineville, OR 97754 Point of Contact(s): Cyndy Armour, 541-416-6662, [email protected]