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Perimeter Solutions’ domination of fire-retardant market raises cost and supply concerns

Perimeter Solutions’ domination of fire-retardant market raises cost and supply concerns

When wildfires rage across the western US, the red clouds trailing from firefighting planes are a sign of hope—yet also the result of a worrisome market monopoly, reports the New York Times. Perimeter Solutions is now the sole supplier of long-term fire retardant for federal and most state agencies.
Jason Lee Bakke Aug 6, 2025
Perimeter Solutions LP (B-423321; B-423321.2)

Perimeter Solutions LP (B-423321; B-423321.2)

You should not care. Category: Sole source Date: 6 May 2025 URL: https://www.gao.gov/products/B-423321 Perimeter Solutions LP protested Forest Service's intended sole-source award to Fortress North America, LLC, for the supply of Qela, an aerial long-term fire retardant (LTFR). Perimeter, the incumbent supplier of
Jason Lee Bakke May 25, 2025

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