Aerial Ignition Payload (IGNIS Plastic Sphere Dispenser - PSD)

The contract seeks the supply and integration of the IGNIS Plastic Sphere Dispenser, a precision mechanical system designed to deploy chemical spheres for remote aerial ignition in wildfire suppression operations. This payload system enables fire managers to initiate controlled burns from aircraft with high accuracy, improving safety and effectiveness in managing large-scale wildfires across difficult terrain. The system must meet exacting mechanical and operational standards to ensure reliable deployment under aerial conditions, including proper sphere dispersion patterns, durability in environmental extremes, and seamless integration with existing aerial platforms. The contract is categorized as a subcontract under NAICS code 333243, indicating a focus on specialized machinery manufacturing, and is issued by the IBC Acquisition Services Directorate within the Department of the Interior. The solicitation was posted on May 12, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses on June 12, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. There is no set-aside designation specified, and while the place of performance and point of contact details are not provided, the work is expected to support federal wildfire management efforts nationwide. Proposers must demonstrate technical capability in precision mechanical design, material compatibility with chemical payloads, and experience in delivering systems for aerial deployment in high-stakes emergency response scenarios.