Consolidated purchase of Aerial Ignition Spheres

This contract involves the consolidated purchase of 205 boxes of Aerial Ignition Spheres for use in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Districts and the Ocala National Forest. The order was placed with Aerostat Inc., located in Leesburg, Florida, at a total cost of $39,975, priced at $195 per box including shipping. The distribution of the purchased boxes includes 75 boxes returned to Ocala National Forest to replace previously borrowed units, 60 boxes allocated to the Blue Ridge Ranger District, and another 60 boxes to the Chattooga River Ranger District. The purchase was made using a U.S. Bank Purchase Card on May 30, 2010, by Purchasing Agent Lucious Buffington, and did not involve a formal purchase order. The contract is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBA guidelines, specifically under NAICS code 115310. The agency responsible for this purchase is the Department of Agriculture, specifically the Chattahoochee Oconee National Forest office headquartered in Gainesville, Georgia. Key points of contact include Lucious Buffington, the Purchasing Agent, and Kimberly B. Carithers, a Procurement Technician, both reachable via provided phone numbers and emails. The official notification of this contract was issued for informational purposes with no expectation of a response.