NIGP 03544: Fire Control Systems, Aircraft

NIGP 03544 Fire Control Systems, Aircraft is an Item code that encompasses aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) equipment, vehicle conversions, foam systems, and related maintenance—services state and local airport authorities and county port authorities are actively procuring to meet FAA compliance, environmental regulations, and operational readiness standards. Recent solicitations show airport and port authorities acquiring complete ARFF vehicles with specialized turrets, transitioning existing foam systems from aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) to fluorine-free alternatives, and establishing maintenance contracts for fire alarm and security systems that support ARFF operations. Broward County Aviation Department and Lee County Port Authority represent the primary issuing bodies in the recent opportunity block, both aviation-focused jurisdictions with recurring ARFF procurement and modernization needs. Work under this code spans equipment specification and procurement (new vehicle acquisition), facility and equipment upgrades (system transitions and replacements), and ongoing maintenance and testing services to sustain FAA Part 139 compliance across airport and port ARFF stations.

Activity concentrates in Florida and Georgia, with additional procurement from Texas and Mississippi through cooperative purchasing vehicles. Broward County has issued two notices of intent to designate sole source for ARFF equipment—an RFI for a Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 ARFF vehicle with High Reach Extendable Turret (due April 21, 2026) and an RFI for fire alarm and security management system maintenance (due July 1, 2026). Lee County Port Authority solicited competitive bids (RFB 26-0052LB, due April 21, 2026) for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Fluorine Free Foam Transition services covering seven ARFF vehicles at two locations, with scope including removal of legacy AFFF systems, tank cleaning, FAA-required testing with synthetic fluorine-free foam, and waste disposal—a 152-calendar-day project subject to prevailing wage and Davis-Bacon Act requirements. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources issued an eRFQ (due May 15, 2026) for UAS Aerial Ignition Equipment and support services for prescribed burn operations, with anticipated purchase of nine systems total. The State of Mississippi released a NASPO ValuePoint cooperative purchasing RFP for fire trucks and fire apparatus (due June 10, 2026) available to multiple states and local entities.