AFTF Live Fire Trainer Maintenance

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of aircraft Liquid Propane Gas (LPG) Fueled Fire Trainers. The contract will be a single-award Firm-Fixed-Price Definitive Contract.

• Provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment for the inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of the LPG Fueled Fire Trainer.

• Work must be performed in strict accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) dated 30 April 2026.

• Offerors must provide new, not refurbished or used, equipment and materials.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Definitive Contract.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but implies a duration for the services.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: Friday, 15 May 2026, by 11:00 A.M. (CST).

• Evaluation Factors: Price and Technical Capability (ability to comply with SOW/PWS/PD).

• Evaluation Approach: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The evaluation will be based on three primary factors (Price, Technical Capability, and adherence to SOW/PWS/PD), not listed in any particular order of significance.

• Pricing: Must be firm-fixed-price for all Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs). Partial offers will not be considered.

• Technical Capability: Proposals must demonstrate corporate experience, operational capability, a viable approach, and technician qualifications.

• Subcontracting: If subcontracting is intended, the proposal must include the subcontractor's name, address, and a description of their contributions.

• Submission Format: Must include CAGE code, Company Name, POC, and phone number. Active SAM.gov registration is mandatory. Quotes can be in vendor-generated formats but must include all requested information.

• This acquisition is designated as a 100% Small Business set-aside.

• Offerors must explicitly identify their business size based on applicable size standards.

• NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance services).

• Small Business Size Standard: $12.5M.

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

• The government will not authorize advance payments; payment will be made upon completion and acceptance of work.

• Offerors are responsible for their own costs associated with proposal preparation and submission.

• All deliverables must be provided under FOB Destination shipping terms.

• The Contracting Officer has determined a high probability of adequate price competition.

• Questions and submissions should be directed to rommel.angeles.2@us.af.mil and sierra.prindle.1@us.af.mil.

• Attachments include: Solicitation FA282326Q0028 and Statement of Work (SOW).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (FA282326Q0028) is for the maintenance of Aircraft Live Fire Trainers (AFTF). The Product Service Code is J042.

• The core requirement is AFTF Aircraft Fire Training Maintenance for the Base Year.

• The contract includes options for maintenance for four additional Option Years.

• The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

• The period of performance includes a Base Year and four Option Years, each for 12 months.

• The solicitation issue date is May 4, 2026.

• The offer due date is May 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM.

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 811310, with a size standard of $12,500,000.00.

• Offers are due by May 20, 2026.

• Evaluation will be based on Price and Technical factors.

• The Government will evaluate options by adding their total price to the basic requirement's price.

• Payment requests and receiving reports are to be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• This acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Business.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4 by reference.

• DFARS clause 252.232-7006 regarding WAWF payment instructions is included in full text.

• An "AFTF SOW 30Apr26" Statement of Work is attached, dated May 4, 2026.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide all necessary materials, specialized tools, equipment, and labor to inspect, test, maintain, and repair the aircraft Liquid Propane Gas (LPG)-fueled fire trainer at Eglin AFB, Florida, ensuring serviceability and preventing deterioration.

• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance on one (1) constructed aircraft LPG trainer.

• Services include winterization (by October 31st) and de-winterization (by March 31st) annually.

• The base year requires 3 inspections: an initial startup inspection and two semiannual inspections.

• Major repairs (requiring part replacement due to failure, additional site visits, or costing over $2,500) and minor repairs (restoring capability without major parts replacement and costing under $2,500) are NOT included in this contract.

• Provide 24/7 toll-free telephone and online technical support for troubleshooting.

• Services must comply with TO 35E1-2-13-1, commercial standards, manufacturers' recommendations, and applicable federal, state, and local guidelines.

• Submit a complete report of all inspections, maintenance, and servicing within 10 calendar days of completion.

• Maintain a quality program to ensure services meet requirements and submit a Quality Control Plan (QCP) with the proposal.

• Base Year: May 2026 - September 30, 2026

• Option Year 1: October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027

• Option Year 2: October 1, 2027 - September 30, 2028

• Option Year 3: October 1, 2028 - September 30, 2029

• Option Year 4: October 1, 2029 - September 30, 2030

• Location: Eglin AFB, Florida

• Contractor must provide all specialized tools and testing equipment.

• Comply with all applicable environmental, safety, and health regulations (including AFOSH Standards).

• Personnel must adhere to safety procedures, especially concerning liquid propane, and wear appropriate protective clothing.

• Access to the installation will be coordinated with local authorities; personnel will not enter restricted areas without escort.

• Dispose of materials properly and maintain clean work areas.

• Government will provide security, fire protection, medical response (reimbursable), and utilities (water and electricity).