Industry Engagement Notice

USDA Forest Service – Fire & Aviation Management
Industry Engagement Notice: Long-Term Retardant Specification Revision Notice Type: Special Notice
Response Date: 10/30/26
Inactive Date: 11/11/26
Event Date: November 10, 2026
Event Time: Start time TBD. All activities are expected to be completed by no later than 17:00 local (mountain) time. Location:
In-Person: Jack Wilson Building, National Interagency Fire Center, Boise, ID Virtual Option: Link will be emailed to registered attendees in advance. Reasonable accommodations will be made to participate in the event for interested parties. This includes a virtual option to listen in, be sure to register in advance.

NAICS Code: TBD

Overview
The USDA Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management will host an Industry Engagement session focusing on the revision and updates to the long-term retardant specification (FS 5100-304e) and the associated standard test procedures. These revisions are being made in response to issues identified during the qualification process by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). This session is not a solicitation, and is intended solely for engagement and conversation around the new criteria. Industry feedback collected in Spring 2026 has already been incorporated into the revision. A copy of the revised specification will be emailed to all registered attendees prior to the event.

Purpose
Provide an overview of updates to FS 5100-304e
Discuss revised test procedures and field evaluation criteria Question & Answer session with dialogue

Agenda
Participant introductions
Overview of the specification revision and associated field evaluation Question and Answer period

Registration
Registration is required for interested parties for both in-person and virtual attendance. Indicate your response in the attached registration form. Registration is limited to 3 participants per company. Microsoft Forms registration link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/RfGJkydia2

Virtual participation details will be emailed to registered attendees in advance. Attachments related to the engagement will also be emailed to registered attendees in advance.

Disclaimers
This event is for interested parties to the FS 5100-304e specification. This is not a solicitation
Participation does not imply preference for future awards No cost reimbursement is authorized

Primary Point of Contact
Hunter Jones
Fire Chemicals Branch Chief
Fire & Aviation Management – Washington Office