Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Commercial Training Services

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

To provide the United States Marine Corps (USMC) with a streamlined, flexible, and responsive vehicle for procuring commercial Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) training courses to ensure consistent quality and readiness.

• Provide all necessary personnel, equipment, materials, instruction, supervision, and other items required to deliver complete annual recurrent ARFF training courses at the contractor's facilities.

• The scope includes specific training tasks detailed in Section 4.0, which are non-personal services.

• The Government will not furnish any property or equipment.

• Costs for courses are inclusive of all materials for student completion, but exclude student travel, lodging, or per diem.

• Core ARFF Certification Training: Live fire recurrent training scenarios including:

  • Aircraft fuel spill fire
  • Three-dimensional aircraft running fuel fire
  • Aircraft interior fire
  • Aircraft auxiliary power unit fire
  • Aircraft engine fire
  • Aircraft wheel well/brake fire
  • Aircraft electronics and electrical compartment fire
  • Aircraft incident/accident debris fire

• Fluorine-Free Foam (F3) Application Training: A distinct course covering principles and practical application of new F3 agents.

• Deliverables: Course availability and schedules (provided upon request prior to Task Order award), and Certificates of Completion (within 5 business days of successful course completion).

• ARFF Training Course Delivery: 100% of courses delivered must be compliant with NFPA 460 and 1403.

• F3 Application Training: 100% of courses delivered must be compliant.

• Issue Timely and Accurate Certificates: Certificates issued to 100% of successful students within 5 business days, with a 98% accuracy rate on all data.

• Period of Performance: The ordering period for this IDIQ contract is for five (5) years from the date of contract award.

• Place of Performance: All training services shall be performed at the contractor's certified training facility. The specific location will be identified in individual Task Orders.

• Applicable Standards: Training must meet requirements from CFR, Department of War (DoWI), NATOPS, and NFPA standards (specifically NFPA 460, NFPA 1010, NFPA 1403, and FAA AC 150/5210-17C).

• Instructor Certification: Contractors must provide documentation verifying instructor certifications and aligned course curricula.

• Training and Readiness (T&R) Compliance: Training scenarios must enable students to receive credit for annual recurrent live fire events outlined in the ARFF T&R.

• SCBA Mask Compatibility: If the Government-furnished Scott AV 3000HD mask is incompatible with the contractor's SCBA packs, the contractor shall provide a compatible mask and perform fit testing per 29 CFR 1910.134.

• Government Furnished Items: ARFF personnel will provide their own FFPPE and Scott AV 3000HD mask. The Government will provide, on demand, copies of student Fire Fighter Physicals and 29 CFR 1910.134 Respiratory Fit Tests.

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is issued by the United States Marine Corps (USMC) to identify potential sources for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Commercial Training Services. The USMC requires realistic, hands-on, live-fire training for its ARFF personnel to meet operational, safety, and qualification mandates. This is a new requirement, and the government is considering a multiple-award or single-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a 5-year ordering period.

• The training is critical for maintaining core competencies as outlined in the NAVMC 3500.114 ARFF Training and Readiness (T&R) Manual.

• Due to facility construction, the training needs to be procured commercially offsite on an ad hoc basis.

• A DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached, and feedback on it is encouraged.

• The government is contemplating an IDIQ contract with a 5-year ordering period.

• Anticipated NAICS Code: 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools).

• Anticipated PSC: U099 (Education/Training-Other).

• Interested firms must submit a capability statement (max 8 pages, 11-point font).

• The capability statement should include:

  • Company profile (Unique Entity ID, CAGE Code, TIN, address).
  • Small/large business status and socioeconomic designations.
  • List of active contract vehicles.
  • Narrative describing ability to meet PWS requirements, with examples of past performance (contract number, customer, period of performance, total dollar value).
  • Suggestions/comments on the Draft PWS, NAICS code, PSC, or contract type.
  • Literature and current locations for existing training that meets PWS requirements.
  • Information on facility capacity and lead time for dedicated courses.
  • Details on multi-site training capabilities.
  • Specifics on what aspects of the PWS the company can or cannot provide.

• Responses are due no later than 20 May 2026 at 4:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST).

• Submit responses via email to the point of contact listed in the notice.

• Not specified in this notice, but capability statements should address company size and socioeconomic designations.

• This is a Sources Sought Notice ONLY and not a request for proposal or quote.

• Responses are strictly voluntary and will not be reimbursed.

• All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

• Proprietary information must be clearly marked.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, NAVMC 3500.114 ARFF T&R (Excerpt of Live Fire Job Performance Standards), outlines specific job performance standards for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) personnel during live fire training exercises. It details the goals and requirements for extinguishing various types of aircraft fires.

• LFT-3000: Extinguishing aircraft fuel spill fires.
• LFT-3005: Extinguishing aircraft interior fires.
• LFT-3010: Extinguishing aircraft auxiliary power unit (APU) fires.
• LFT-3015: Extinguishing aircraft engine fires.
• LFT-3020: Extinguishing aircraft wheel/brake fires.
• LFT-3025: Extinguishing aircraft electronics and electric (E and E) compartment fires.
• LFT-3030: Extinguishing aircraft three-dimensional running fuel fires.
• LFT-3035: Extinguishing aircraft incident or accident debris fires.

Each standard requires personnel to demonstrate knowledge and operational skills, including agent selection, proper application techniques, ensuring complete extinguishment, and inspection/mitigation for potential re-flash, given appropriate PPE, extinguishing agent, and ARFF apparatus.

This document defines critical performance standards for ARFF personnel. Bidders responding to opportunities involving ARFF services or training should understand these standards to accurately scope their proposals, identify necessary resources, and demonstrate compliance with required operational capabilities.