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HELIFIRE, LLC dba FIELD SUPPORT SERVICES

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SS 25 26 66State & Local

Submission Closed09/24/2025, 01:00:00 PM UTC

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The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services intends to award a single-source contract to Helifire, LLC dba Field Support Services for the procurement of Dragon Egg Ignition Spheres. These specialized ignition devices, classified under UNSPSC code 412131700, are essential for the Florida Forest Service's prescribed burn operations, which focus on wildfire prevention and hazardous fuel reduction across state lands. The approximate value of the contract is estimated at 99,000 dollars, with a ceiling of up to 100,000 dollars. This procurement is being conducted on a non-competitive basis under Florida Statute 287.057 and Rule 60A-1.045 of the Florida Administrative Code. The award is justified because Helifire, LLC is the exclusive U.S. distributor of the Dragon Egg Ignition Spheres, and no other supplier can provide the equipment necessary for these critical forest management operations. The notice was posted on September 19, 2025, with a response deadline of September 24, 2025, specifically for the purpose of filing protests. Performance will take place within the state of Florida.

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Agency

Florida → Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

NAICS

N/A

Place of Performance

FL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

1

PUR 7778 Notice of Intended Decision for Single Source Contract Helifire LLC

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PhaseAwarded

PostedSep 19

Solicitation

AwardedOct 28

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

09/24/2025, 01:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyFlorida → Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyFlorida → Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

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Contacts

Nita Jackson Government Analyst II

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

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THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR SERVICES OR COMMODITIES. PURSUANT TO 287.057 F.S., THIS IS A PUBLIC NOTICE POSTING OF AN AGENCY DECISION FOR A SINGLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT. IT IS THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES INTENDED DECISION TO AWARD TO HELIFIRE, LLC dba FIELD SUPPORT SERVICES.

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