Drip Torch and Fusee Ignition Services

The contract is for specialized wildland fire management services focused on controlled ignition of fuel piles using drip torches and fusees to ensure a minimum ignition rate of 90 percent across designated prescribed burn units. This work supports land management objectives by safely reducing hazardous fuel loads in accordance with ecological and safety standards. The services are classified under NAICS code 541620 and are awarded as a small business set aside under SBA guidelines, meaning only eligible small businesses may compete for this subcontract opportunity. All work must be performed in alignment with federal fire management protocols and is managed by the National Interagency Fire Center under the Department of the Interior. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses on August 13, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. The place of performance is not specified in the data but will correspond to federal lands managed under the National Interagency Fire Center’s jurisdiction, likely in regions with active prescribed burn programs. The contract is structured as a subcontract, indicating the contractor will deliver services under a prime contract held by the agency or a larger contractor. Only qualified small businesses with experience in wildland fire operations, equipment handling, and fire behavior knowledge are eligible to respond, and success will depend on demonstrated ability to consistently achieve ignition targets under varied environmental conditions.