RFI_Aircraft Fire Trainer.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Aircraft Fire Trainer

SYNOPSIS

The 14 Contracting Squadron (14 CONS) is conducting market research for a potential requirement. This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued to obtain knowledge and information for acquisition and project planning purposes. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or price quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information from industry vendors regarding their interest and capabilities for the requirement described below, located at Columbus Air Base (CAFB), Mississippi.

The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party's expense. In addition, the Government will not accept unsolicited proposals. The information provided is entirely voluntary and will not impact the ability to compete on future requirements.

In your response, please include whether or not you are a small business; HUB-Zone small business; service-disabled veteran owned, veteran-owned small businesses; 8(a) small business; women-owned small business; or small disadvantaged business in order to assist the government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Description

1.2 Specific Tasks.

1.2.1. Building 994-Aircraft Fire Trainer

1.2.1.1. Repair the following ignitors to include wiring harnesses: Spill, APU (Auxiliary Power Unit), and PAX (Passenger).

1.2.1.2. Repair the training point ignition protection. Provide 7 shields to keep all debris off the ground ignitors.

1.2.1.3. Repair the troop ramp. There is a 2” tripping hazard, provide a transition plate.

1.2.1.4. Repair the rear section fuselage walking surfaces. The surfaces are missing from the floor frame and bar grating.

1.2.1.5. Repair the hydrostatic pressure relief valves on all propane valves. There is a total of 17 valves.

1.2.1.6. Repair the propane tank over pressure valves. There is a total of 4 valves.

1.2.1.7. Repair the fuel control emergency stop system. Install raceways, air actuators and pneumatic airlines.

1.2.1.8. Repair the Remtron emergency isolation system. Install new base station.

1.2.1.9. Repair 4 doorways in fuselage that are not compliant. Install hardware stainless chains.

2.0 Delivery: The vehicle is to be shipped to the Fire Department, 14 CES/CEF, 1024 Independence Ave, Blvd, building 998, Columbus AFB, MS 39710.

3.0 Security Requirements: Contractor must comply with the security requirements identified in AFFARS 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations and the Local Base Entry Procedures identified in the contract clauses.

Capability

The contractor shall provide all management, labor, equipment, transportation, tools, materials and other items necessary to repair the Aircraft Fire Trainer as defined in this Statement of Need.

Acquisition Approach The 14 CONS has not determined the acquisition approach. This RFI will allow the Air Force to make an informed decision about how to proceed.

However, it is anticipated that this requirement will be procured via purchase order.

The anticipated NAICS is 811310.

RFI REQUIREMENTS

Description of Information Requested:

1. Name and address of company and points of contact (physical mailing address(es), position title(s), telephone number(s), fax number(s), and email address(es)).

2. Size of company (Is your company a small or large business?)

3. Does your company have the capability to perform the entire requirement?

All interested parties must submit their responses via email NLT 12 Mar 2026 @ 2:00 p.m. CST to:

· MSgt LiConstance Hayes (liconstance.hayes@us.af.mil)

This RFI notice is for planning purposes only and does not commit the government to pay for the information requested, issue a solicitation, or award a contract. No solicitation document exists at this time.