Sphere Government Bids & RFPs

This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for information and planning purposes only, regarding vendors capable of providing SEI Industries, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manufactured Dragon Eggs Aerial Ignition Spheres. The USDA Forest Service, National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) intends to procure an estimated 3,000 cases per year. Vendors must provide a capability statement, proof of SEI Industries authorization as a certified vendor/distributor, company information including SAM UEID number and registration expiration, point of contact details, company size standard, and any existing government contract numbers. Responses are limited to 20 pages and must be submitted via email by close of business on March 26, 2026, to ***@***. *. * government will not pay for any expenses incurred in responding to this SSN and does not guarantee participation in future activities. Sensitive information should be marked as such. The Forest Service reserves the right to terminate this request and change requirements.

This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for Dragon Eggs Aerial Ignition Spheres, manufactured by SEI Industries (OEM). The US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) is seeking information from vendors capable of providing these items for use in prescribed burns and wildfire incidents. The spheres are critical for safe aerial ignition operations and must be compatible with approved aerial ignition devices. Deliverables are to multiple incident support caches nationwide. The SSN is for planning purposes only, and no contract will be awarded based on this notice. The government will not reimburse any expenses incurred in responding. Vendors must submit a capability statement, company information, SAM UEID number, point of contact details, company size standard, existing government contract numbers (if any), and proof of SEI Industries authorization as a certified vendor/distributor. The response is limited to 20 pages and must be emailed to ***@***. *. * by close of business on March 26, 2026. Vendors should reference Sources Sought **** Dragon Eggs Aerial Ignition Spheres in the subject line.

The bid is for furnishing glass beads to the City of Jonesboro, complying with Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department specifications. Prices are effective from April 1, 2026, to April 1, 2027, and include freight. Bidders must annotate the bid number on the envelope. The city reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. The bid opening will be in the conference room on the 3rd floor. The bid must be signed. Sales or use tax is not to be shown in the bid price unless otherwise stated but is to be added by the vendor to the invoice billing to the city. The city is not exempt from arkansas state sales use tax. Although use tax is not included in this bid, vendors are to register and pay tax direct to the arkansas state revenue department. Freight other delivery charges to designated city facility in jonesboro must be included in bid. Charges may not be added after the bid is opened. Discounts show rate, total amount, and latest day any discounts will be allowed after receipt of article and invoice, otherwise city will deduct allowed discount when payment is made. All prices quoted will remain firm for at least 30 days from date of bid, unless otherwise specified by the city or bidder. Payments will be made by a prenumbered check as per ar code **** damages shall be assessed beginning on the first day following the maximum delivery or completion time entered on this bid form andor provided for by the plans and specifications. The city reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to accept in whole or in part, to waive any informalities in bids received, to accept bids on materials or equipment with variations from specifications in those cases where efficiency of operation will not be impaired, and unless otherwise specified by the bidder, to accept any item in the bid. If unit prices and extensions thereof do not coincide, the city may accept the bid for the lesser amount whether reflected by the extension or by the correct multiple of the unit price. Minority business enterprises shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the city purchasing process. Bids received after stated time will not be considered. Guarantees and warranties should be attached as a part of the bid as they may be a consideration in awarding a contract. Delivery or contract completion time is to be shown, as this date may, where time is of the essence, determine the contract award. Bidders shall be aware of davisbacon wage rates and buy america regulations if applicable.