Aircraft Fire Trainer
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The 14 Contracting Squadron (14 CONS) is conducting market research through this Request for Information (RFI) for a potential requirement to repair an Aircraft Fire Trainer at Columbus Air Base (CAFB), Mississippi. This RFI is issued to gather information for acquisition and project planning purposes and is NOT a solicitation. Responses are due by March 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The government is seeking information on vendor capabilities to perform specific repairs on Building 994-Aircraft Fire Trainer. Key tasks include:
- Repairing ignitors (Spill, APU, PAX) and their wiring harnesses.
- Repairing training point ignition protection and providing 7 debris shields.
- Repairing the troop ramp to eliminate a 2” tripping hazard with a transition plate.
- Repairing missing rear section fuselage walking surfaces (floor frame and bar grating).
- Repairing 17 hydrostatic pressure relief valves on propane valves.
- Repairing 4 propane tank over pressure valves.
- Repairing the fuel control emergency stop system by installing raceways, air actuators, and pneumatic airlines.
- Repairing the Remtron emergency isolation system by installing a new base station.
- Repairing 4 non-compliant fuselage doorways by installing stainless chain hardware.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: March 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST
- Published: March 9, 2026
- Place of Performance: Columbus Air Base, MS 39710
Submission & Security Requirements
Vendors should provide company name, address, points of contact, company size (small or large), confirmation of capability to perform the entire requirement, and small business status (e.g., HUB-Zone, SDVOSB, 8(a), WOSB, SDB). Responses must be submitted via email to LiConstance Hayes (liconstance.hayes@us.af.mil) by the deadline. Contractors must comply with AFFARS 5352.242-9000 (Contractor Access to Air Force Installations) and local base entry procedures.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for market research only; the acquisition approach is undetermined, and an anticipated procurement method is a Purchase Order. The anticipated NAICS Code is 811310. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from this RFI.