Short-Term Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Vehicle Lease
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 Department of the Air Force is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified vendors for a short-term lease of one Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle at Air Force Plant 42, Palmdale, CA. This notice is for planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. Responses are due June 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a two (2) month lease of one (1) ARFF vehicle, functionally equivalent to a P-23 or "ARFF 3000" model. Key requirements include:
- The vehicle must be in full working order, fully serviced, and ready for immediate operational use upon delivery.
- The contractor is responsible for round-trip transportation of the vehicle to and from Air Force Plant 42, 2501 E Avenue P, Palmdale, CA 93550.
- The contractor shall be responsible for all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
- In the event of a vehicle-down situation, the contractor must provide technical support or a replacement vehicle to restore operational capability within 48 hours.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Period of Performance: Two (2) months from the date of acceptance.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: June 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM (Pacific Time)
- Published: June 10, 2026
Questions for Industry
Interested parties are requested to provide a capability statement addressing:
- Capability to provide the ARFF vehicle lease as described.
- Company's business size and socio-economic status (e.g., Small Business, SDVOSB, WOSB) under NAICS code 532490, including Company Name, Address, UEI, CAGE, and Point of Contact.
- Description of the proposed ARFF vehicle.
- Confirmation of ability to meet security and badging requirements for a federal installation.
Submission Instructions
Responses must be submitted via e-mail to Elsa Ortiz-Aguilar at elsa.ortiz_aguilar@us.af.mil no later than June 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The subject line should be: "Response to Sources Sought Notice: ARFF Vehicle Lease".
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Information gathered will help the Government determine the appropriate acquisition strategy.